The deadlock broke in the second half through a moment of Moroccan brilliance—and Belgian vulnerability. Abdelhamid Sabiri’s sharp, near-post free kick caught the Belgian defense off guard, sending the stadium into a frenzy. As Belgium pushed forward in a desperate attempt to equalize, they left themselves exposed. In stoppage time, Zakaria Aboukhlal sealed the 2-0 victory, punctuating a performance defined by energy and clinical finishing.
From the opening whistle, the tactical battle was clear. Belgium controlled the ball, but their possession was often sterile and lacked the verticality seen in previous years. Morocco, under coach Walid Regragui, remained patient. They sat deep, frustrating the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, while waiting for the perfect moment to strike on the counter-attack. BEL vs MAR - Full Match - TF1.mp4.mp4
The Shift in Power: Morocco’s Historic Triumph over Belgium The deadlock broke in the second half through