Morocco 1986 FIFA World Cup

Morocco participated in the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico, marking their first appearance in the tournament. They performed impressively, finishing first in their group, which included England, Portugal, and Poland. Notably, Morocco advanced to the Round of 16, defeating Portugal, a strong European team, with a 3-1 victory. This achievement made Morocco the first African team to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup. Their success highlighted Africa's growing presence in international football and remains a historic milestone for Moroccan and African football history.