Moroccan football 'transforms' after World Cup 2022

At the 2022 World Cup, the Moroccan team had a memorable journey in Qatar, reaching the semi-finals. After that tournament, Moroccan football has developed strongly and achieved many achievements at different levels.

U20 Morocco won a ticket to the U20 World Cup final - Photo: REUTERS

Early this morning, U20 Morocco created an earthquake when they eliminated U20 France on penalties in the semi-finals of the 2025 U20 World Cup. Winning a ticket to the final of the U20 World Cup further demonstrates the development of Moroccan football.

Moroccan football creates earthquake

After the historic 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Moroccan football has embarked on an impressive journey of development. Reaching the semi-finals of the biggest tournament on the planet is not only a milestone, but also opens a new era.

The Moroccan national team has maintained its position as the top African team by consistently maintaining its ranking in the FIFA top 15. They finished 2024 ranked 12th in the world and are currently ranked 11th, the highest in the country's football history.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, U23 Morocco won the bronze medal after a 6-0 victory over Egypt. This marked a historic milestone for the country's football, as U23 Morocco had never passed the group stage at the Olympics before.

In the early morning of October 16, 2025, U20 Morocco continued to make a big splash when they eliminated U20 France on penalties to win a ticket to the final of the U20 World Cup 2025. This achievement helps Moroccan youth football extend its impressive streak of progress in international arenas.

The stability of a professional football system, combined with increased investment in infrastructure, has helped Morocco become a role model for Africa. Many experts believe that Morocco has reached the “mature” stage of a modern football system.

No longer a “dark horse”, Morocco is now considered a force capable of competing on equal terms with the world’s top teams. From the success of the national team to the youth level, they are continuing to write an inspirational story for African football.

The “golden generation” of Moroccan football

The remarkable development of Moroccan football comes not only from achievements, but also from long-term strategy. The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has invested millions of dollars in training academies, facilities and the domestic league system.

The Mohammed VI Academy, inaugurated in 2010, has become Africa’s leading training centre. It has produced key players for the national team today, such as Azzedine Ounahi, Youssef En-Nesyri and Nayef Aguerd.

The combination of European stars like Hakimi or Brahim Diaz and young local talents creates a diverse identity for Moroccan football. They have both technique, physical strength and a disciplined fighting spirit, in line with the philosophy of modern football.

Hakimi (middle) and teammate Ziyech (right) created an earthquake at the 2022 World Cup - Photo: SI

The national team is led by coach Walid Regragui, who brings a pragmatic, tactical and brave style of play. Under this coach, Morocco is no longer afraid of any opponent, including the "big guys" of Europe.

The success of Moroccan football also comes from a national vision. They built a unified football ecosystem, from the academy to the national team, all trained according to a common philosophy.

The Federation also focuses on investing in women's football, helping the Moroccan women's team participate in the 2023 World Cup for the first time and reach the round of 16. That demonstrates the comprehensive vision and sustainable development orientation of this football industry.

Not only developing on the field, Moroccan football has also become a symbol of hope and progress in Africa. They show that an African country can completely compete with the big football nations with the right strategy.

Looking back at the journey since the 2022 World Cup, Morocco has transcended the title of “dark horse”. They are becoming a role model for the black continent, proving that ambition and investment in the right direction can turn the impossible into reality.

MR. HAO

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bong-da-morocco-lot-xac-sau-world-cup-2022-20251016122012456.htm