Vahid Halilhodzic confident Morocco can cause upset at 2022 FIFA World Cup

Vahid Halilhodzic is highly optimistic Morocco can cause upset at 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.

The Atlas Lions were placed in Group F together with Belgium, Croatia and Canada following Friday’s draw held in Doha.

This means they will face some of the toughest sides in the world as Croatia are the runner-up of the last edition, Belgium finished third in that tournament and Canada are returning to the competition for the first time in 36 years.

“It is a very difficult draw, and there are no small teams in the World Cup,” Halilhodzic said following the draw in Doha.

“It’s a very difficult draw because we have to play with the vice-world champions, third-placed Belgium and the best team in North America.

“We have to prepare for the match against big teams and with exceptional players. Even if they don’t play well they can make the difference.

“We will try to make a big achievement in the World Cup in Qatar. We have nothing to lose.

He added, “I will try to repeat what we did with Algeria against Germany in 2014, and we have to believe in our chances and prepare well.”

“In the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, I was able to qualify for the second round with the Algerian national team, and we could have achieved the best result against Germany.

“I will try to do the same with Morocco. Anything is possible, we just have to believe in it.

“It’s a different World Cup from the previous ones. But I think the Qataris will put on a great World Cup with a great show for everyone. We are all impatient.”

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled for November 21 to December 18, 2022.