Morocco to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022

Morocco to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022
Photo: Royal Moroccan Football Federation
Saturday 22 January 2022 - 18:27

The national team will face the Democratic Republic of Congo next March, according to the African Football Confederation’s draw (CAF) carried out this Saturday.

Morocco’s upcoming game against Congo is part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, taking place in Qatar.

Morocco is ranked 28th place worldwide, and 2nd at the African level, along with Senegal, Algeria, Nigeria, and Tunisia.

The top-ranked African countries include Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as potential opponents.

The full play-off draw

Morocco Vs. Democratic Republic of Congo

Senegal Vs. Egypt

Algeria Vs Cameroon

Nigeria Vs. Ghana

Tunisia Vs. Mali

Vahid Halilhodzic’s national team has ended the African qualifiers of Group I with a total of 18 points, after beating Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Sudan.

Five countries will be selected to represent Africa out of 32 around the world to be part of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, set to take place from November 21 to December 18.

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