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ne of the surprise packages of the World Cup , Morocco can extend their fine run at Qatar today – if they can get past former champions Spain .
While that’s hardly an enviable opponent, the Atlas Lions have impressed. In the knockout rounds for the first time since 1986, only an own goal has so far broken through their defense and few can doubt their quality going forward.
La Roja, meanwhile, endured a mixed group stage. Superb against Costa Rica, functional against Germany and weak against Japan, Luis Enrique’s team has a lot to prove.
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In the drama of the knockouts, it looks like a fascinating game.
Here’s everything you need to know..
Date, start time and location The World Cup last-16 clash is scheduled for 3pm GMT on Tuesday 6th December 2022.
The Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar will host.
Where can you watch Morocco vs Spain? TV channel : The game will be broadcast on ITV, broadcasting from 2pm.
Live stream : Fans can play the game online for free via the ITVX app and the ITV website.
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Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari scores their second goal past Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez
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Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais hits Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani in the head during their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium
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Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais hits Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani in the head during their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium
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Saudi Arabia fans celebrate after their side’s second goal during Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium
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David Beckham in the stands for England against Iran
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England’s Declan Rice and Harry Maguire go on their knees against Iran
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Japan’s Takuma Asano scores his second goal during the World Cup Group E football match against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar
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Olivier Giroud of France shoots on goal against Australia
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France’s Olivier Giroud celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match against Australia at Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha
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Dani Olmo of Spain scores their team’s first goal past Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group E match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium
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Morocco vs Spain latest team news Cesar Azpilicueta and Dani Olmo missed practice after defeat to Japan with punches like David Raya, but are expected to leave for Spain.
Luis Enrique has largely rotated his line-up for that match, so he will recall Jordi Alba and Aymeric Laporte to defend him. Alvaro Morata and Marco Asensio battle to start at the front.
Morocco boss Walid Regragu, meanwhile, got the chance to win over star players Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi during their last appearance.
Ziyech got a break in the final phase against Canada
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Morocco vs Spain Prediction The Atlas Lions are currently riding the crest of a wave. Defensively so strong and against a Spain team that is not full of goals (apart from Costa Rica game), a shock cannot be ruled out.
Morocco wins 2-0 .
Head to head (h2h) history and results Morocco wins: 0
Pulls: 1
Spain wins: 2
Morocco vs Spain latest odds Morocco wins: 11/2
Pulls: 11/4
Spain wins: 6/10
Odds through Betfair and subject to change .
