Morocco defeated Congo Republic 1–0 in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on 10 October, controlling proceedings through dominant possession and shot volume. The hosts maintained 77 per cent possession and registered 18 shots, of which five found the target, translating to an expected goals tally of 1.85. Congo Republic offered minimal attacking threat, managing just one shot from open play with zero attempts on target, whilst their goalkeeper made five saves to keep the deficit to a single goal. Morocco's 4–3–3 formation suffocated Congo's 4–1–4–1 shape, restricting the visitors to 23 per cent possession and preventing meaningful chances. The absence of named goalscorer data reflects a narrow, hard-fought victory typical of qualifying football where conversion efficiency matters as much as dominance. The result strengthens Morocco's grip on Group E and reinforces their status as qualification favourites.