Morocco came out tops against Canada in the final group F game on Thursday evening.
Thanks to some clinical finishing and typically steadfast defending, Morocco win a second successive game at Qatar 2022 and reach the World Cup’s knockout phase for the first time since 1986.
Though they were forced back by an improved Canada side after the interval, the Atlas Lions top their group and become the second African nation to progress.
They will now be paired up with a side from Group E, possibly Spain or Germany, and their fearless approach may make them an opponent to be wary of.
Croatia vs Belgium
Croatia advanced to the World Cup round of 16 at the expense of Belgium after playing out a goalless draw in their Group F clash.
Neither team could force a breakthough, but Romelu Lukaku missed four great openings that could have saved the Red Devils from a premature exit from the competition.
Lukaku struck the post and missed from close range on a frustrating night for the forward after he was introduced at half-time.
Croatia held firm at the back to secure the goalless draw to advance in second place ahead of Belgium, while Morocco finish top of Group F as a result of their win over Canada.
