Overview
- Morocco beat Zambia 3-0 to finish Group A on seven points and secure progression to the round of 16.
- Ayoub El Kaabi opened the scoring in the 9th minute and netted again in the 50th after a VAR confirmation.
- Brahim Díaz added Morocco’s second in the 27th minute following a sharp passing sequence.
- Achraf Hakimi came on in the 64th minute for his first appearance since a November ankle injury with Paris Saint‑Germain.
- Mali drew 0-0 with Comoros, leaving Zambia fourth on two points and lining up Morocco to face a third‑placed team from Groups 3, 4 or 5 next.