For its second World
Cup, Iran wants to do better than in 2014. As a reminder, the Iranians had long been tied with the
future finalist of the World Cup, Argentina, in the group stage. After a good
phase of preparation including a victory against Algeria 2-1, Iran knows that a
bad result this Friday could condemn them for the rest of the 2018 World Cup.
Match Details:
Morocco vs. Iran
World Cup 2018
Date: 15 June 2018;
Time: 15:00
Venue: Saint-Petersburg
Stadium
In a very strong group B (Spain and Portugal are also in this
pool) this first match is very important for Herve Renard. As soon as the draw was over, the Morocco coach had commented on the
first match of the World Cup: "We are not going to hide it; the first
match against Iran will certainly be the key to our tournament. Beat Iran to
hope for something big."
Absent from the World Cup since 2002, Herve Renard has an inexperienced team in international
competitions. Nevertheless, his group is solitary and full of talent in the
image of Galatasaray playmaker Younès Belhanda. But, the main asset is on the
bench and is named Herve Renard. The so-called "king of Africa" (in
football) very often comes out the best of these teams.