Morocco are facing yet further injury concerns ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Brazil, after Abde Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui were forced off with fitness problems in Sunday's friendly draw with Norway.

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In Morocco's most recent friendly match, Abde Ezzalzouli had to be substituted due to an injury. A few hours later, the 24-year-old star was reportedly diagnosed with a sprain of the medial collateral ligament.

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Five-times world champions Brazil — they have won more World Cups than any other country — are clear favorites to win the group under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. Morocco will be hoping to relive the dream of the 2022 edition, when they finished fourth and became the first Arab and African nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.

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Hot to very hot weather is expected to persist across much of Morocco in the coming days, particularly in inland and southern regions, while coastal areas will experience milder conditions under the influence of humid Atlantic air masses,