Home Industry Sport Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses’ debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 The match will kick-off on July 24th at 12:30pm UAE time by Gulf Business July 24, 2023 Image credit: Getty Images The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to make history as Morocco, the first Arab team to compete in the tournament, takes on formidable Germany in a Group H showdown. The match will kick-off on July 24th at 12:30pm UAE time, at Melbourne’s iconic Rectangular Stadium. Germany, the FIFA Women’s World Cup champions in 2003 and 2007, are strong favourites in Group H. Despite its loss in the UEFA Euro 2019 final, Germany remains a powerhouse in women’s football with a talented and experienced squad. Who will make their mark on Day 5 of the #FIFAWWC?#BeyondGreatness — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 24, 2023 Morocco’s journey to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 The Atlas Lionesses’ remarkable journey to the Women’s World Cup has captured the hearts of football enthusiasts in the Arab world marking a historic moment for women’s football in the region. The team’s recent achievement of reaching last year’s finals of the Women’s AFCON though narrowly missing out on the title against South Africa, highlights its determination and rising international potential. Under the leadership of Captain Ghizlane Chebbak, and Rosella Ayane, Morocco has been meticulously preparing to face the world’s best. Ranked 72nd in the FIFA world rankings, the second lowest of any team in the tournament, Morocco is coached by the accomplished Reynald Pedros, a two-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winner with Lyon. “With the spotlight firmly fixed on the German and Moroccan national teams, football enthusiasts from the region eagerly look forward to this historic face-off, as it symbolises the rising prominence of women’s football in the Arab world,” said John Paul Mckerlie, VP Marketing and Sales at TOD. All FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 matches will stream live on TOD for the MENA region with users able to access on-the-go viewing, match highlights, and interactive timelines. Tags FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Germany Morocco sports 0 Comments You might also like Covestro likely to recommend ADNOC takeover offer, trims profit target Golf Saudi, Topgolf Callaway to build golf venues in Saudi Arabia Qatar in talks on possible purchase of Rosneft stake in German refinery, report says Saudi PIF’s Concacaf deal aims to make inroads into North American football