Morocco's disciplined defense, led by Yassine Bounou, held the 2018 runners-up at bay.
Proved their 2018 final appearance was no fluke by knocking out tournament favorites Brazil in the quarter-finals. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Morocco 0-0 Croatia (Nov 23, 2022) Final Score - ESPN
Following their opening draw, both teams embarked on "Cinderella" runs:
At the time, few realized this draw featured two future semi-finalists. 🚀 The Journeys: Defying the Odds
