Morocco have been one of the most impressive teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With two wins and one draw, they finished top of the table in the group stage, ahead of big teams like Belgium, Croatia and Canada. .
Morocco’s defense was outstanding, as they did not allow a single goal until their semi-final loss to France. The African team advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating 2010 World Cup champions Spain in the round of 16.
They then defeated a strong team from Portugal in the quarter-finals, becoming the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. Their unbeaten streak came to an end in the semi-finals against France.
On Saturday at the Khalifa International Stadium, the Atlas Lions will take on previous World Cup runners-up Croatia for third place. If Morocco wins this match, they will be the first African country to finish on the podium.
Croatia will want to give Luka Modric a memorable farewell
On Saturday, the world will watch the match between Croatia and Morocco before the epic final between France and Argentina. Messi’s team defeated Croatia 3-0 in the semifinal match.
It is almost certain that Luka Modric will play his last game of the FIFA World Cup against Morocco. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has established himself as one of the best midfielders of the generation.
Croatia will be looking for back-to-back podium finishes. Luka Modric and Mislav Orsic have excelled for their team, and the fans hope they continue their magical performance against Morocco.
The statistics don’t do justice to Luka Modric’s ability to change the game. He is one of the few footballers to have mastered both long and short passing techniques, not to mention his iconic off-the-boot shots.
Who will win the battle between the Moroccan defense and the Croatian attack?
Morocco’s defense has been one of the best in the world, and Croatia has some of the best forwards in the world. The game has already aroused the interest of fans. Notably, both teams started their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign against each other.
Croatia will compete in their second tiebreaker game for third place in the World Cup. They won the 1998 edition by defeating the Netherlands 2-1. Ivan Perisic has a chance to finish as Croatia’s top scorer at the World Cup.
The key confrontation will be Sofiane Boufal vs. Luka modric. Morocco’s attack was spearheaded by Boufal, and Luka Modric was visible across the pitch, shouldering most of the responsibility against Argentina.
The final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the most anticipated match of the tournament, will take place on Sunday. France, reigning champions, will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina at the Lusail Stadium.
