7 Non-Asian FIFA World Cup 2018 teams against whom Indian senior football team played

Did you know India played against 13 of these participating nations in FIFA World Cup?
Did you know India played against these participating nations in FIFA World Cup?

#6 Morocco

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The logo of Morocco football federation

Unlike the previous name, India only played against Morocco once. And, that too came at the 1985 Nehru Cup in Cochin.

India came into the match after a 0-1 and 2-3 loss to South Korea Youth and Algeria B Team. Meanwhile, Morocco came into the match with a 4-0 win over Algeria B and a 2-2 draw with South Korea Youth Team.

Morocco was seen as a clear favorite to win the match but hadn't taken India lightly. In the 34th minute, Fakhreddine Rajhy had broken the deadlock and gave Morocco the lead. The scoreline would remain the same and finish 1-0 in favor of Morocco.

India was knocked out at the group stages of the tournament failing to win or draw a single match. Morocco advanced to the semi-final only to lose to the eventual winners Soviet Union 0-1.

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Edited by Zeeshan Ali
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