Witsel: Morocco Surprised the World and Went Far in Qatar World Cup
T.E (Elbotola)
11 June 2026at15:40
The Moroccan national team continues to draw praise from a number of global football stars, following their historic achievement at the Qatar 2022 World Cup finals, where they became the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Belgium international Axel Witsel stated in remarks to "Flashscore": "In every World Cup, there are always surprises, and some teams go very far, as happened last time in Qatar with Morocco, for example."
The Moroccan national team will begin its participation in the World Cup by facing Brazil next Saturday (23:00 GMT+1) as part of the first round of the group stage.
Q&A
What historic achievement did Morocco accomplish at the Qatar World Cup?
Morocco made history at the Qatar 2022 World Cup by becoming the first African and Arab team to reach the semi-finals. Their remarkable performance drew widespread praise from global football stars, including a prominent Belgian international.
How did Axel Witsel describe Morocco's performance in the World Cup?
Axel Witsel described Morocco's performance as a significant surprise, noting that every World Cup features teams that go very far unexpectedly. He highlighted their journey to the semi-finals as a prime example of such an occurrence in Qatar.
When will Morocco begin their next World Cup participation?
The Moroccan national team is set to begin its participation in the World Cup by facing Brazil next Saturday. This match will be part of the first round of the group stage, marking their return to competitive play.
