FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Morocco vs Colombia Match Preview, team news, possible lineups, and every detail

Perth Rectangular Stadium will host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group H clash between Morocco and Colombia on Thursday. Colombia are sitting at the top of Group H with six points to their name, while Morocco have three points and sitting in third position. Morocco are competing in their first-ever Women's World Cup. They lost 6-0 against Germany in their opening game of the tournament. But they showed great character to claim all three points in Sunday's meeting with South Korea.

Colombia started the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Korea. They still entered Sunday's fixture against Germany as massive underdogs. However, Colombia showed their quality and character and defeated Germany on Sunday. Colombia qualified for the last 16 due to their significant goal-difference advantage over Morocco, and they will finish top of Group G if they avoid defeat on Thursday.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Morocco vs Colombia Match Preview

Match Details

• Match: Morocco vs Colombia
• Kickoff time & Date: 03/08/2023 | 03:30 P.M. (IST)
• Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium
• Where to watch: Fancode (India) and DD Sports

Morocco vs Colombia | Head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between the two sides. Colombia have won all three of their previous games against African opposition. Morocco are facing South American opposition for the first time. Their last 10 games have seen at least one side fail to find the back of the net. Colombia are seeking to end the group stage with a 100% record for the first time in their history.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Morocco vs Colombia | Team News

After claiming a hard-fought victory on Matchday Two, Morocco boss Reynald Pedros could think to name an unchanged lineup. Nouhaila Ben Zina can start in central defence alongside Nesrryne El Chad, while Hanane Ait El Haj and Zineb Redouani will continue to operate as the two full-backs. Buoyed from scoring the winner against South Korea, Jraidi will offer one of Morocco's main goal threats when she leads the line against Colombia.

For Colombia, central defender Jorelyn Carabali is a doubt after being stretchered off in stoppage time against Germany. Carabia was crazy good until now for them. If Carabali is unable to feature, Nelson Abadia could bring Monica Ramos into the side to partner Daniela Arias in central defence. Leicy Santos dropped down to the bench against Germany, but the Atletico Madrid midfielder could return to the starting lineup on Thursday.

Possible Lineups

Morocco Women's possible starting lineup:
Errmichi; Ait El Haj, Ben Zina, El Chad, Redouani; Ouzraoui, Nakkach, Chebbak, Tagnaout; Amani; Jraidi

Colombia Women's possible starting lineup:
Perez; C. Arias, Ramos, D. Arias, Vanegas; Bedoya, Montoya; Andrade, Usme, Caicedo; Ramirez