Summary

  • Sabiri puts Morocco in front with free-kick that beats Courtois at near post

  • Aboukhlal deservedly doubles their lead in stoppage time

  • Croatia v Canada (16:00 GMT) follows in Group F

  • Spain face Germany (19:00) in Group E after Costa Rica stun Japan

  1. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    De Bruyne is playing on the right of a three behind Michy Batshuayi.

    Eden Hazard is directly behind the striker, with Thorgan Hazard on the left.

    We often see De Bruyne drift onto the right for Manchester City and whip in those menacing crosses, but when he's out there he can be ineffective.

    He's trying to come inside as much as he can at the moment.

  2. 'De Bruyne is not quite on it'published at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I've seen a couple of times now that Kevin De Bruyne is just not quite on it at the moment, even in Belgium's first game. He sets such high standards, I think he's still finding the pace of the game at the moment. He's not effecting the games like you'd expect him to.

    Everybody's going to be tired but I expect more from the best midfielder in the world.

  3. Postpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Cool as you like from Thibaut Courtois. Nice and composed. Goes in line with the way Belgium have started the game.

  4. Postpublished at 24 minss

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Brave or risky from Thibaut Courtois?

    He shows some fancy footwork to flick past the onrushing Youssef En-Nesyri.

    He composes himself for so long, En-Nesyri is able to get up and almost charge it down again.

  5. Postpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Belgium had 78.1% of the possession in the opening 15 minutes. Pretty much all of the play has taken place in the middle of the park.

    attacking thirds graphicImage source, Opta
  6. Postpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Ziyech is on one today. He fancies this, he looks sharp. Morocco haven't had much of the ball but he's created something out of nothing.

  7. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Hakim Ziyech loves a long-range shot.

    Think for Chelsea against Tottenham and Manchester City for example.

    This one flies harmlessly over the bar, though.

  8. When will Morocco manage a shot?published at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Chris Bevan
    BBC Sport at Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar

    Belgium v MoroccoImage source, Getty Images

    Morocco did not have a shot at goal in the final 30 minutes against Croatia, and they have not had one yet in this game either - or even a touch in the Belgium area.

    They are very happy sitting deep and look very well organised too but, if they are going to get anything out of this game - and ultimately get out of Group F - surely they are going to have to do something at the other end of the pitch sooner or later?

  9. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    It is all Belgium.

    Thomas Meunier finds himself on the left-hand side of the area but his pop shot is curled straight into the hands of Munir Mohamedi.

  10. 'Comfortable for Belgium'published at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    It's been really comfortable for Belgium so far. In the last game, they didn't know what hit them. This is much more like the pace that they want to be playing at.

  11. Postpublished at 17 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Everton's Amadou Onana gets in front of his marker and the keeper but heads the corner over the bar.

    Belgium have settled into this game really nicely.

  12. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Another dangerous set piece for Belgium and Kevin de Bruyne.

    It's from the left this time but it is cleared again.

    It falls for De Bruyne and his effort deflects wide for a corner.

  13. Postpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Guy Mowbray
    Match of the Day commentator on BBC One

    Only a little but the Morocco supporters have been slightly quietened.

    Belgium v MoroccoImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Morocco have changed their keeper before the match.

    Munir Mohamedi is now in goal, rather than Yassine Bounou.

    Bounou definitely did the anthem, but he didn't take part in the pre-match photo or any of the game. There is a picture of him talking to the referee in the tunnel too.

    More on that as we get it.

  15. Postpublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Belgium's experienced players will have been here before playing in big tournaments and with big clubs as well. They'll know when to go forwards, when to hold on to the ball and when to go long. It's just about passing that down and making sure that everybody's on the same stage.

  16. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Headed away by Morocco.

    It was a bit floaty from De Bruyne, rather than one of those whipped menacing balls.

  17. Postpublished at 11 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Kevin de Bruyne drifts into the right-hand channel. It is an area we've seen him be so dangerous for Manchester City over the last few years.

    He gets bundled over and Belgium have a dangerous free-kick just outside the area.

    KDB is stood over it.

  18. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Belgium look to free Thomas Meunier down the right wing, but the balls drift harmlessly out of play.

    They are going to have to patient. Croatia barely got through this Morocco side in their opening game.

  19. Postpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Belgium v MoroccoImage source, Getty Images

    You can hear the constant whistles from the Morocco fans when Belgium are in possession. The best way to keep them quiet is just to keep hold of the ball.

  20. Postpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2022

    Belgium 0-0 Morocco

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The game has started off at a really good pace. The Moroccan fans are making this a very, very noisy stadium today and waving their flags above their heads.