The 29-year-old was given a late call-up after not playing for his national side for over a year following an argument with former manager Vahid Halilhodzic. With the world watching on, can he rediscover his form and fight for a place back in West London? Credit: AFP Guess the score We have seen plenty of upsets already in Qatar. Could we have another on our hands this afternoon? Morocco endured a perfect qualification campaign and looked tough to break down against Croatia. However, surely a Belgium squad packed with talent and experience will be too much for the North African side. We are going for a narrow 2-0 win in favour of the Belgians. Have your say. You could win £5, 000 if you get it right… De Bruyne labels ‘ageing’ team as ‘outsiders’ De Bruyne, Courtois and Hazard are all in their thirties, and the Manchester City man wonders if they might have missed their chance at World Cup glory.
From Andrew Dillon at Al Thumama Stadium SunSport's Andrew Dillon spotted this pre-match entertainment in Doha. That's what you call hitting the high notes! Batshu-eye for goal Michy Batshuyai has been handed the number nine role again today. With an injury to Romelu Lukaku, goalscoring responsibilities look to have fallen on the ex-Chelsea man’s shoulders. The 29-year-old has already netted five times in seven games for Fenerbache this season and took his goal last week with real aplomb. Batshuayi celebrates his goal against CanadaCredit: Getty Players touch down With just under an hour until kick-off, the players have arrived at the Al Thumama Stadium.
Belgium 0-0 Morocco 1, Ziyech beats Castagne for pace who feels a push before going down, but it isn't given. The Chelsea man drives on, but his ball into El Nesyri is all wrong and Courtois can claim it. Bright start from the Atlas Lions. KICK-OFF Belgium vs Morocco The countdown is executed perfectly and we are underway for this cracker of a contest! Coin toss Romain Saiss keeps Eden Hazard waiting with the referees before running over to shake hands. Hazard gifts him a small gift-bag along with the Belgian crest. Here we go then... National anthems Both sets of players and fans alike belt out their anthems before taking their positions on the field.
And the fans are in good spirits ahead of this one! Credit: Getty Morocco XI Walid Regragui names an unchanged side from their goalless draw with Croatia last time out. Goalscoring responsibilities will fall on En Nesyri's shoulders who has scored three goal in Morocco's last eight outings. New West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd will attempt to keep things steady at the back alongside Romain Saiss. Bono, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui, Amallah, Amrabat, Ounahi, Boufal, Ziyech, En Nesyri Belgium XI Roberto Martinez makes three changes from the side that triumphed over Canada last week. Meunier comes on for Dendoncker in defence, whilst Thorgan Hazard replaces Carrasco on the wing. Onana is also preferred to Tielemans in the middle of the park.
Up front Michy Batshuayi remains first choice with Romelu Lukaku thought to still be carrying a knock. Courtois, Alderweireld, Castagne, Vertonghen, Meunier, Witsel, Onana, T. Hazard, Batshuayi Good morning from Qatar! Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of this second round Group F clash between Belgium and Morocco. Belgium were pushed all the way against Canada last week, coming away narrow 1-0 winners courtesy of a Michy Batshuayi first half strike. Roberto Martinez might have been counting his blessings after Alphonso Davies saw his penalty saved, with a number of other Canadian chances going to waste.
Andrew DillonSunSport Head-to-head Morocco came out on top last time these two met in 2008, and they didn’t hold back, putting four past the Red Devils. 14 years on, and Morocco fans will be hoping to make it back-to-back wins in Doha. 2008: Belgium 1-4 Morocco (friendly) 1999: Belgium 4-0 Morocco (friendly) 1994: Belgium 1-0 Morocco (World Cup group stage) Belgium hunting history The Red Devils are hoping to become the only team in World Cup history to win nine consecutive group stage games. It is a record that arcs back to 2014. If they do so, they will overtake Brazil who managed to do so between 1986-1994 and 2002-2010.
Supporters will be hoping they can build on their third-placed finish at the 2018 World Cup and lift the trophy this time round. And you sense this could be their last chance at success. Roberto Martinez fielded the oldest Belgian World Cup XI since 1998 against Canada. Perhaps, a sign that the blossoming ‘golden generation’ everyone expected so much from, is reaching its eleventh hour. Belgium lost 1-0 to France in the 2018 World Cup semi-finalCredit: Reuters Andrew Dillon at Al Thumama Stadium With just under half an hour until we're underway, we have this report from SunSport's Andrew Dillon who is in Doha ahead of kick-off.
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I think our chance was in 2018. We have a good team, but it is ageing. We lost some key players. We have some good new players coming, but they are not at the level the other players were in 2018. I see us more as outsiders. Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium midfielder Last role of the dice Belgium are supposed to be in their ‘golden generation’ with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois all at their disposal. Their star-studded line-up has seen them consistently top FIFA’s rankings, with the team often going into major tournaments as one of the favourites. However, success at one of these tournaments still evades the European side.
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The Belgian said: “Germany’s gesture? They would’ve done better if they didn’t do it and tried to win. "We're here to play football, I'm not here to convey a political message. " Ziyech with opportunity Hakim Ziyech has fallen out of favour under Graham Potter, not playing a minute since the new manager arrived.
A real roar from the Moroccan fans. It's showtime! Hazard tells Germany to focus on football Ex-Chelsea star Eden Hazard hit out at the German national team who covered their mouths for their pre-match team photo against Japan. The gesture was a response to FIFA’s sanctions regarding the OneLove armband, suggesting that they had been silenced. The image was praised by many other nations. However, Hazard was less impressed.
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Belgium vs Morocco: Date, live stream FREE, TV channel and kick-off timeLive BlogWE WANT MOR Updated: 13:02, 27 Nov 2022BELGIUM can secure knock-out qualification with a win over Morocco - and Roberto Martinez has gone strong. The Spaniard has opted to play both Eden Hazard and Thiago Hazard once again with Michy Baschuayi up top due to Romelu Lukaku's injury.
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CRACKING atmosphere in the build up to this game. The Morocco fans, particularly on the way in, are like a small army and look the part with bright red and green flags, banners and tops. Both countries speak a version of French which adds to the colour. Belgium top the group but former Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard admits the defence is too slow and that he needs to play more if Belgium want to win the World Cup.
But the Belgian defence will need to be switched on as they'll have the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi running at them for Morocco. Live stream: BBC iPlayer TV channel: BBC One Belgium XI: Courtois, Alderweireld, Castagne, Vertonghen, Meunier, Witsel, Onana, T. Hazard, De Bruyne, E. Hazard, Batshuayi Morocco XI: Bono, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui, Amallah, Amrabat, Ounahi, Boufal, Ziyech, En Nesyri BETTING SPECIAL - GET £66 IN FREE BETS FOR THE WORLD CUP Follow ALL the action with our live blog below...
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