Morocco has qualified for the next round of the Women’s World Cup after defeating Colombia 1-0.

The victory sealed second place in the group.

Morocco’s progress in the World Cup is at the expense of Germany – one of the tournament’s favourites. Germany could only manage a 1-1 draw against South Korea and ended up taking the third spot in the group.

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Morocco will play France next Tuesday in the round-of-16.

From the African teams, the Atlas Lionesses join Nigeria and South Africa in the knock-out stages.

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