Belgium vs Morocco, highlights FIFA World Cup 2022: Hakim Ziyech-inspired Morocco stun Red Devils with 2-0 win in Qatar

"We need to understand the result," Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said after the match. Abdelhamid Sabiri fired Morocco’s first ever goal from a direct free-kick at the World Cup. Also, Sabiri's opener was also the first direct free-kick goal scored by any country at FIFA World Cup 2022. With the win, Morocco have climbed to the top spot in Group F at the FIFA World Cup. 

Goals from Zakaria Aboukhlal and Abdelhamid Sabiri have secured Morocco's famous win over Belgium at the grandest stage of them all - the World Cup. Roberto Martinez's Belgium side has been outplayed by the African nation at the Al Thumama Stadium. Belgium, who are World No.2 in the FIFA rankings, have been denied an early entry to the Round of 16 phase of the Qatar World Cup. 

GOAL! Who would have thought? Another massive upset is completed. Zakaria Aboukhlal has scored the second goal for Morocco as Belgium are all set to register its first defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2022. A sumptous pass from Hakim Ziyech and a killer blow from Aboukhlal! 

Morocco have earned its first corner of the game at stoppage time. They will take their time to take it. Belgium have denied Morocco to create another goal-scoring chance. The Red Devils are quickly on the counter! We have five minutes of added time.  

Star striker Romelu Lukaku is leading the attack of the Red Devils after replacing Meunier. The Red Devils have 3 minutes plus stoppage time to score the equaliser. Can Belgium lift late against Morocco in Qatar? 

Morocco have scored the opener and the Red Devils need to wake up in the final 10 minutes of the game. Sabiri's 74th-minute goal is the difference-maker at the Al Thumama Stadium. Roberto Martinez's Belgium need a goal, they need it quickly!

A goal to remember for Morocco! After being denied a goal by VAR, Morocco have managed to find the back of the net again in the second half. Abdelhamid Sabiri has outfoxed Thibaut Courtois with a clever free kick. A keeper mistake? Morocco will have to put up a defensive masterclass to secure a famous win over the Red Devils from here.

A shot on target already for the Red Devils star. The former Napoli star has fired a good-looking shot straight at Munir. He was well-placed to thwart Mertens' bid for a goal. Achraf Hakimi has been replaced as Morocco make a double substitution.

One superstar replacing another! Galatasaray's Dries Mertens has come on and he has replaced Real Madrid star - Eden Hazard. A mixed bag performance from Hazard tonight. The double Belgium change saw Youri Tielemans entering the pitch with Mertens. 

The FIFA World Cup qualifying superstar came up with a sublime strike but his shot was wide. The goalkeeper was scrambling as Soufiane Boufal makes his presence felt. 

A brilliant strike from the Real Madrid star but his shot is saved by the keeper. Another corner for the Red Devils. A brilliant start to the second half as both teams are eyeing the all-important opening goal in Qatar. Who will score first?  

Another left-footed curler from the Chelsea star and that's the first shot on goal from Morocco. A simple save for Real Madrid superstar Thibaut Courtois. The Belgium superstopper kickstarted a counter for the Red Devils after Morocco's first shot on target. 

Are we heading towards another draw? Both teams have 45 more minutes to change the outcome of the match as the second half gets underway. Eden Hazard's first touch on the ball has been welcomed with loud jeers from the Morocco fans at the Al Thumama Stadium. 

What drama here! Hakim Ziyech's stunning strike has been ruled out by VAR after careful inspection by the match officials. And with that, it's half-time at Al Thumama Stadium! Ziyech's freekick was the last kick of the game as Morocco and Belgium have played out a goalless first-half in Qatar.   

GOAL! Hakim Ziyech has stunned the Red Devils with a stunning strike. A freekick goal that Belgium should have conceded. The Chelsea star curled one in and Courtois was beaten somehow. Morocco with a lead!  Hold on, a potential VAR check is going on! 

A careless pass forward by Michy Batshuayi but Belgium still enjoying possession. In fact, the Red Devils have dominated possession in the first half. The Red Devils have enjoyed 68.9% possession in the first 42 minutes of the game. However, they are yet to come up with a real goal-scoring opportunity.

Over the bar! The Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star had a clear opportunity to open the scoring for his side. However, his shot was a disappointing one. Still goalless and Belgium are on the counter now.   

Yellow Card! Amadou Ba Zeund Georges Mvom Onana has been shown yellow by the referee. Morocco have responded well after Belgium dominated the early proceedings of the game. It's still goalless as we reach the half hour mark. 

Brothers Eden Hazard and Thorgan Hazard working in tandems for the Red Devils. Man City playmaker Kevin De Bryune is ready to take a free-kick form a goal-scoring position. A slight delay as referee issues early warning toe Morocco defenders. Belgium have recycled the ball after the cross was cleared by the defenders. Belgium 0-0 Morocco after 12 minutes.  

He almost scored the opener for the Red Devils. Forward Michy Batshuayi forced Yassine Bounou to make an early save inside the first 6 minutes of the game. Belgium still holding possession. 

Belgium have made an impressive start to its Group F match against Morocco at the FIFA World Cup. A fruitful first five minutes enjoyed by both teams. Who will score the opener? 

Belgium is the 12th nation to record 50 appearances at the FIFA World Cup. Only England and Spain have suffered defeats in their 50th outing at the FIFA World Cup. We are just moments away from kick-off. National anthems coming up next!

Did you know? The Eden Hazard-led Belgium side has never lost a match against an African nation at the FIFA World Cup. The European heavyweights have won 3 games and secured a draw against African nations at the FIFA World Cup. Can Morocco end Belgium's unbeaten run? 

Strong-title contenders Belgium are meeting Morocco at the FIFA World Cup 2022 for the second time since the elite tournament's inception. Did you know? It was Morocco, who emerged victorious when the two teams locked horns in a friendly match. Morocco thrashed the Red Devils 4-1 in 2008. However, Belgium won its last match against Morocco at the FIFA World Cup. The Red Devils defeated Morocco 1-0 in the 1994 edition of the showpiece event.

Belgium: Thibaut Courtois, Timothy Castagne, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Thomas Meunier, Axel Witsel, Amadou Onana, Thorgan Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard (captain), Michy Batshuayi. 

Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saiss (captain), Hakim Ziyech, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah, Soufiane Boufal, Youssef En-Nesyri. 

It's time for Roberto Martinez's Belgium to meet Achraf Hakimi-starrer Morocco in Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2022. The upcoming match is set to take place at Qatar's Al Thumama Stadium.