Morocco's Nayef Aguerd challenges Luka Modric of Croatia
Croatia finished the 2018 World Cup as runners-up, while Morocco failed to reach the knock-out stages
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In their first game of the World Cup, Morocco held Croatia to a goalless draw.

Four years ago, the North Africans lost their first two games and were eliminated from the group stage.

Their opener against Croatia was a fairly dull affair.

Regragui said that his dream is finished when he begins with a loss.

The game gives us more belief. It is a good point for us.

The Atlas Lions, who have not won a World Cup match since 1998, forced Croatia's goalkeeper to make a number of saves in the second half.

The outcome was great despite the fact that we were not able to win.

I'm proud of the boys. The match was very competitive.

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If they are to make it to the last 16 of the competition, they will have to improve.

We wanted to pose a threat to Croatia but the main goal was not to lose. He said we have to develop a winning mentality.

Africa is yet to win a match at the finals.

Tunisia and the Netherlands played to a 2-0 draw, with both teams hoping to score goals in the tournament.

Regragui appreciated the support of the large number of Morocco's fans in the stadium.

We feel like we're home and I'm happy to be in the country. The former Wydad Casablanca boss said that the fans in the stands supported them.

On Sunday, they will play Belgium.

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