Morocco determined to win World Cup 'booby-prize' 

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui admits the World Cup third-place play-off is the 'worst game' to play in but still wants his side to become the first African nation to medal in a finals
Morocco determined to win World Cup 'booby-prize' 

BOOBY-PRIZE: Morocco manager Walid Regragui applauds the fans at the end of the FIFA World Cup Semi-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Pic: PA

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui admits the World Cup third-place play-off is the "worst game" to play in but still wants his side to become the first African nation to medal in a finals.

Having beaten Belgium, Spain, and Portugal to reach the semis, Morocco lost 2-0 to reigning champions France as their record-breaking run came to an end in Qatar.

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