Morocco accomplished an unprecedented achievement by defeating Colombia to go to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup on their first appearance. But with this victory, Colombia advances as the group H champion.
Morocco, who joined Nigeria and South Africa as the third African team in the round of 16, advanced to the knockout rounds as a result of Germany’s failure to defeat South Korea.
Morocco's men's and women's teams have made history at their respective World Cups ❤️🇲🇦
The furthest either side have ever advanced in this tournament 📈 pic.twitter.com/4fd3mk1rUg
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 3, 2023
Anissa Lahmari became Morocco’s heroine by scoring the winning goal on a rebound after captain Ghizlane Chebbak’s penalty shot had been initially stopped.
South Korea 2018 🤝 South Korea 2023
Sending Germany home from the World Cup 👋 pic.twitter.com/ezGK4qh1Ol
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 3, 2023
After a difficult opening game in which they lost to Germany 6-0, Morocco bounced back with two victories to guarantee their place in the round of 16. France will now be their opponent in Adelaide.
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The moment Morocco discovered they reached the round of 16! 🤲#FIFAWWC #beINWWC23 #beINSPIRED pic.twitter.com/3ahjakS2YZ
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) August 3, 2023
Based on goal differential, Colombia finishes ahead of Morocco in the group after claiming two victories in their first two games. They will play Jamaica, who defeated Brazil to advance to the next round, on August 8 in Melbourne.
