Article: Morocco's 1986 World Cup campaign changed African football forever
Morocco's 1986 World Cup campaign changed African football forever
Did you know? Morocco's 1986 World Cup campaign changed African football forever - and exactly 40 years later, the Atlas Lions are rewriting history again.
The Group of Death Pioneers: In 1986, Morocco didn't just survive a brutal group containing England, Poland, and Portugal-they topped it, becoming the first African nation ever to reach the knockout stages.
An Iron Curtain: The Atlas Lions went over 450 minutes without conceding a single goal during that legendary qualification run.
Fast Forward to Today: Achraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappé are facing off once more on the world's biggest stage.
Who are you backing to make the Semi-Finals this time?
Written by our friend, @giampabon.
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