Spain vs Morocco

Morocco has conceded just one goal during the World Cup, while Spain's aura of invincibility disappeared in the group stage. Follow live.

Emerging top from a rugged group that contained the European powers Croatia and Belgium, the Atlas Lions have yielded just one goal in Qatar, stifling stars like Kevin de Bruyne, Alphonso Davies and Luka Modric. Second-half flops against Germany and Japan, despite dominating in possession, infuriated La Roja — and empowered Morocco, which has demonstrated it has the defense, counterattacking prowess and tenacity to impose another Spanish meltdown. Something similar has happened with the way players celebrate goals on the field at this World Cup. We’ve just heard the anthems here at Education City and the Moroccans inside the arena belted it out with gusto. Another feature of the pre-match buildup to this game was the heavy security presence. Morocco is showing every sign of playing a pure counter game today. But the offside flag goes up in the end anyway. Spain loses possession and it is a relief for everyone in the stadium. There may not have been any goals, and there haven’t really been many chances, but it’s being played at such intensity and with such a high technical level, that it’s been compelling. has cranked into action to mark the end of the first half. Spain’s aura of invincibility disappeared in the group stage. Morocco has conceded only one goal during the World Cup.