Germany vs Morocco: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tie

Topics: TV Schedules, Germany, Morocco, FIFA Women's World Cup

The European powerhouses kick off their campaign for a third FIFA Women's World Cup while the Atlas Lionesses, the first Arab nation to ever qualify for this tournament, prepare for their debut.

Where can I watch Germany vs Morocco on TV?

If you live in the USA, the match will be aired on Fox Sports 1 USA and Spanish-language network Universo. Meanwhile, those in Germany can catch their national team live on TV on ZDF. Fans in Morocco can catch the Atlas Lionesses FIFA Women's World Cup debut live on beIN Sports English and beIN Sports Premium 1. If you live elsewhere, please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to follow this game live on TV in your country.

Where can I stream Germany vs Morocco live?

Fans in the USA will have several streaming options to pick from for this FIFA Women's World Cup tie. This clash will be available to follow on Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes, Peacock, Foxsports.com, Fox Sports GO, and the Fox Sports App. As for those in Morocco, they can stream their national team's opener live on TOD and beIN SPORTS CONNECT. For official streaming options for other countries, please check our dedicated match page.

Germany vs Morocco – Team news

Germany

The two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champions will likely kick off their campaign without Lena Oberdorf and Marina Hegering due to injuries, with Sjoeke Nuesken and Melanie Leupolz in line to deputize should they fail to recover. Additionally, Carolin Simon suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in Germany's surprise defeat to Zambia earlier this month and will sadly watch Australia and New Zealand 2023 from home while she undergoes her lengthy recovery.

However, Alex Popp is ready to go and should lead the line for the European heavyweights. Furthermore, Sara Däbritz and Lina Magull are expected to start, which should hand Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's side a tremendous boost due to the potential absence of Oberdorf as last year's UEFA Euro Women's runners-up look to get things off with a win.

Here is Germany's roster for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup:

Goalkeepers: Ann Katrin Berger (Chelsea), Merle Frohms (VfL Wolfsburg), Stina John (Eintracht Frankfurt),
Defenders: Sara Doorsoun (Eintracht Frankfurt), Marina Hegering (VfL Wolfsburg), Kathrin Hendrich (VfL Wolfsburg), Sophia Kleinherne (Eintracht Frankfurt), Sjoeke Nuesken (Eintracht Frankfurt), Felicitas Rauch (VfL Wolfsburg)
Midfielders: Jule Brand (VfL Wolfsburg), Klara Buehl (Bayern Munich), Sara Daebritz (Olympique Lyon), Svenja Huth (VfL Wolfsburg), Lena Lattwein (VfL Wolfsburg), Melanie Leupolz (Chelsea), Sydney Lohmann (Bayern Munich), Lina Magull (Bayern Munich), Lena Sophie Oberdorf (VfL Wolfsburg), Chantal Hagel (TSG Hoffenheim)
Forwards: Nicole Anyomi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Laura Freigang (Eintracht Frankfurt), Alexandra Popp (VfL Wolfsburg), Lea Schuller (Bayern Munich)

Morocco

Morocco are the first Arab nation to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup and if they are to make it past the group stage, they will need striker Rosella Ayane at her best. The 27-year-old plies her trade in the FA Women's Super League for Tottenham and will lead the line for her nation.

Captain Ghizlane Chebbak, who was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in which the Atlas Lionesses finished as runners-up, will be the North African nation's key player in midfield. Elodie Nakkach.will likely join her in the middle of the park.

Here is Morocco's roster for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup:

Goalkeepers: Khadija ER-RMICHI (AS FAR), Assia Zouhair (SCC Mohammédia), Ines Arouaissa (AS Cannes)
Defenders: Zineb Redouani (AS FAR), Nouhaila Benzina (AS FAR), Nesryne El Chad (Lille OSC), Najat Badri (AS FAR), Sabah Seghir (UC Sampdoria), Rkia Mazrouai (Sporting Charleroi), Hanane Ait El Haj (AS FAR), Yasmin M'Rabet (FC Levante Las Planas)
Midfielders: Sarah Kassi (FC Fleury 91), Elodie Nakkach (Servette FC Chênois Féminin), Salma Amani (FC Metz), Anissa Lahmari (EA Guingamp), Kenza Chapelle (FC Fleury 91), Sofia Bouftini (RS Berkane)
Forwards: Ghizlane Chebbak (AS FAR), Ibtissam Jraidi (Al Ahli SC), Fatima Tagnaout (AS FAR), Fatima Gharbi (CE Europa), Sakina Ouzraoui (RSC Anderlecht), Rosella Ayane (Tottenham Hotspur FCW)

Germany vs Morocco: Head-to-head

This will be the first-ever encounter between these two nations.
While Germany have a rich history in this competition, lifting the trophy twice (only the USWNT better that record), Morocco have never qualified before.
The Atlas Lionesses are one of eight teams making their FIFA Women's World Cup debuts in Australia and New Zealand 2023.
The European giants have only one of their 24 group-stage games in this competition, winning 19 and drawing four.
Die Nationalelf have a brilliant record against African teams in the FIFA Women's World Cup, winning their last five encounters, scoring 22 goals while conceding zero.
Germany, who rank no.2 in the world, have never lost an opening game in this tournament.
Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's side have won twice and have lost twice in their last five outings (D1).
Morocco are ranked 72 in the world.
The Atlas Lionesses, meanwhile, are winless in their last five fixtures heading into this tournament.