January 8, 2025
The USA-Morocco clash is heating up: “He might be good, but this isn’t a game of…”
Before stepping onto the field, the American goalkeeper and Moroccan striker had one last fiery encounter
The quarterfinals of the Kings World Cup Nations 2025 bring us an exciting USA-Morocco showdown.
A match where Eduardo Pollo Cortés and Ilyas Nasri are set to be key figures for their teams after a final encounter before facing off at Peppino Vismara.
A face-off between the Moroccan panna football master and the imposing American goalkeeper with MLS experience and a nomination for the MASL All-Rookie Team 2019/20 has already cranked up the tension ahead of this do-or-die clash.
“This isn’t a one-on-one, it’s a team game”
In addition to the brilliance of brilliance of Mehdi Amri, Morocco boasts Ilyas Nasri, a six-time one-on-one panna freestyle world champion.
“I’ve won six world titles, so I’m very technical. When I have the ball, I can pull off great moves… It’s not just about winning; it’s also about putting on an amazing show for fans around the globe.”
Meanwhile, the USA has a rock-solid goalkeeper in Eduardo Cortés, who has played at the highest level in 11-a-side football. “In this game, teamwork is crucial… If you’re not in sync with the group, it’s really hard to break through the opponent’s defense.”
This USA-Morocco clash shapes up to be a battle of styles and mindsets.
“Of course, he’s a great player. You don’t become a world champion by chance, but this isn’t a one-on-one, it’s a team game,” said Cortés.
Nasri fired back: “The USA is a great team, but we’re much better. We’re going to give them a football lesson. If I’m in front of the goal, I’ll do the AKKA, score, and Cortés will fall.”
A spot in the semifinals is up for grabs
This USA-Morocco showdown promises iconic moments in the Kings World Cup Nations.
Ilyas faces the challenge of breaking through a goalkeeper with top-level experience, while Cortés needs to prove he can stop one of the most creative talents in this KWC Nations.
Who will have the last word when Ilyas_Toubz and Eduardo ‘Pollo’ Cortés lock eyes on the field? Morocco is banking on freestyle brilliance, while the USA is relying on its solid team structure.
