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Qatar World Cup 2022: Morocco play Croatia for third place

Qatar World Cup 2022: Morocco play Croatia for third place
Sports
4 min read
17 December, 2022
Morocco have already had a stellar World Cup, but will they be able to get the cherry on the cake of a win against Croatia in the third-place play-off?
Morocco have had a history-making run in the Qatar World Cup [Karim Jaafar/AFP via Getty]

After an incredible run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Morocco are looking to clinch third place in the tournament in their play-off against Croatia today.

Fresh off of the disappointment of losses in their semi-finals, the two teams will face off at the Khalifa International Stadium at 6pm Doha time (3pm GMT). 

Morocco lost out on a place in the finals in a 2-0 semi-final defeat to defending champions France, while Croatia were beaten 3-0 by Argentina.

Despite their loss to France, the Atlas Lions have stoked pride across the African continent, the Arab world, and beyond with their performance.

They were the first ever African or Arab team to make it to the World Cup semi-finals.

The World Cup final between Argentina and France takes place tomorrow, at 6pm Doha time (3pm GMT).