Performance numbers reveal the reasons for Morocco's elimination.

The Moroccan national team bid farewell to the 2026 World Cup competition in the quarter-finals after losing to France by two goals to nil. The statistical details of the match showed that the "Lions" were not far behind their opponent in possession and play construction, but the difference was evident in offensive effectiveness and the quality of chances created by Didier Deschamps' squad.

According to the specialized statistics site "Wyscout," the Moroccan team finished the match with 542 passes compared to 501 for France. They also excelled in short passes (489 to 455), long passes (40 to 30), and crosses (13 to 12).

The "Atlas Lions" ended the first half with a possession rate of 52 percent compared to 48 percent for France, without any clear scoring attempts, and maintained a possession rate of 53 percent in the second half as well.

However, this superiority in ball circulation did not translate into offensive effectiveness, as the Moroccan team managed only 5 attempts throughout the match, compared to 22 attempts by the French team. Additionally, 15 of the "Roosters'" attempts came from open play, while Morocco had only two attempts, whereas the "Atlas Lions" created 4 chances from set pieces compared to 3 for France. The Moroccan team was the only side that attempted to surprise their opponent with two counterattacks but failed to capitalize on them.

The shot map according to "Wyscout" highlights the difference in the quality of chances more than their quantity, as 45 percent of France's shots came from inside the penalty area, and 9 percent from inside the six-yard box, compared to 45 percent from outside the area, reflecting the ability of Kylian Mbappé's teammates to consistently reach dangerous areas.

In contrast, 80 percent of the Moroccan team's attempts came from outside the penalty area, while they did not have any shots from inside the penalty area (0 percent) and only managed 20 percent of their attempts from inside the six-yard box, indicating the clear difficulties faced by the front line in penetrating the French defense and creating real chances.