Morocco's tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run

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Morocco has defied expectations and broken down barriers by becoming the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals.

The answer lies in a bold decision by its soccer federation and recently installed coach Walid Regragui's unwavering belief in a game plan that's being followed to the letter by a selfless and gifted group of players.

Against the supposedly bigger teams this World Cup, the four-man midfield line also has dropped further back to create another defensive shield, leaving En-Nesyri as the lone striker. When the opponent loses possession, Regragui has drilled his players to break forward on the counterattack at pace, using the energy of full backs Hakimi and Mazraoui to complement the mercurial skills of Ziyech and fellow winger Sofiane Boufal.

 

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