The Moroccan futsal team will face Tajikistan on Monday, September 16, in their Futsal World Cup opener. The match, which is part of Group E, will be broadcast live on Arryadia at 4 p.m. Moroccan time.
Soufiane Borite, captain of the Moroccan team, expressed confidence in the squad’s preparations, stating that the team has been training for nearly three months.
Despite this, Borite will miss the game due to a thigh injury, as advised by the medical staff.
Borite emphasized the importance of the opening match against Tajikistan, describing it as key to the team’s trajectory in the tournament.
Coach Hicham Dguig has been working with the team to analyze their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, remaining optimistic despite the challenges ahead.
Following their opener against Tajikistan, Morocco will face Panama on September 19 and defending champions Portugal on September 22.
The Moroccan team, ranked 6th in the FIFA futsal rankings, is hoping to improve upon their previous World Cup quarter-final finish in Lithuania.
Coach Dguig acknowledged the high expectations from fans but noted that winning the World Cup is a tough challenge.