Queiroz against Morocco: 5 previous encounters with 4 different teams

The Moroccan national team is set to face Ghana on October 4 in Tangier, a match of special significance for Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, who returns to meet the "Atlas Lions" once again after previously facing them on several occasions while managing four different national teams.

The first encounter between Carlos Queiroz and the Moroccan national team took place on September 23, 1998, when he was in charge of the United Arab Emirates during the Arab Cup held in Qatar. The match ended with Morocco winning by a goal to nil, noting that the Moroccan team participated in that match with the Olympic team.

After nearly four years, the meeting between Queiroz and the 'Atlas Lions' was renewed, this time during the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Mali in 2002, when the Portuguese coach was leading the South Africa national team. The 'Bafana Bafana' managed to secure the victory with three goals to one in the group stage.

Carlos Queiroz faced Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, after having been in charge of the Iranian national team. The match saw Iran triumph with a goal to nil, marking the opening of both teams' campaigns in the global tournament.

The encounter was repeated on January 30, 2022, during the Africa Cup of Nations held in Cameroon, when Carlos Queiroz was the coach of the Egyptian national team. This time, the match took place in the quarter-finals and ended with Egypt defeating Morocco by two goals to one after extra time, allowing Egypt to advance to the next round.

The last encounter between Queiroz and the Moroccan national team took place on December 5, 2025, during the Arab Cup held in Qatar, when the Portuguese coach led Oman. The match ended in a goalless draw in the group stage.

Carlos Queiroz has a varied record against the Moroccan national team, featuring victories, defeats, and draws, before the two sides meet again on October 4 in Tangier. This time, however, the Portuguese coach will be in a new role, having taken charge of the Ghanaian national team.

Carlos Queiroz's knowledge of the Moroccan national team, stemming from five previous encounters with four different teams, gives the match in Tangier a special character, especially considering his prior experience in dealing with the 'Lions of the Atlas' during various tournaments and football events.