May 14, 2026

Morocco vs Portugal: 15 things to know about the match

By Okay News
  1. Morocco and Portugal are both national soccer teams.
  2. The two teams have never played each other in an official match.
  3. The match will take place on December 10, 2022, at 16:00 (04:00 GMT)
  4. It will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar.
  5. Morocco is currently ranked 41st in the world by FIFA, while Portugal is ranked 8th.
  6. Portugal is the reigning European champion, having won the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
  7. Morocco has qualified for the World Cup four times, but has never advanced past the group stage.
  8. Portugal has qualified for the World Cup seven times and has reached the semifinals twice, in 1966 and 2006.
  9. The match will be officiated by Facundo Tello from Argentina.
  10. The head coach of the Moroccan national team is Walid Regragui.
  11. The head coach of the Portuguese national team is Fernando Santos.
  12. Some of the key players for Morocco include Hakim Ziyech and Medhi Benatia.
  13. Some of the key players for Portugal include Cristiano Ronaldo and João Cancelo.
  14. The winner of the match will earn bragging rights, as well as a boost in confidence heading into the World Cup.
  15. The match will be broadcast live on television and streaming platforms around the world.
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