WATCH: Morocco players break into mad celebrations after first-ever FIFA Women's WC knockouts qualification
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH: Morocco players break into mad celebrations after first-ever FIFA Women's WC knockouts qualification

India TV News  

Morocco stunned Colombia in their final Group H match in Perth 1-0 as they continued their dream run in the FIFA Women's World Cup and created history by qualifying for the knockouts for the first time at this level. Anissa Lahmari's goal helped Morocco clinch a thrilling contest but even after the match was over, they weren't assured of a place in the Round of 16 because of the negative goal difference. As soon as the match was done, the Moroccan players weren't really happy as Colombia had sealed their place in the knockouts but the North African side had to wait for their confirmation. Watch the video here: Morocco became the first Arab or North African side to reach the Round of 16 in a senior Women's World Cup.

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Tempers flare in the heat at Africa Cup as Morocco and Congo draw 1-1. South Africa gets first win
11 months ago

Tempers flare in the heat at Africa Cup as Morocco and Congo draw 1-1. South Africa gets first win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — A melee broke out between Morocco and Congo players and coaching staff at the end of their 1-1 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Morocco missed the chance to secure a spot in the knockout stage with a game to spare as Congo forward Silas Katompa Mvumpa canceled Achraf Hakimi’s early goal for …

Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco’s African Cup qualifier postponed in wake of deadly earthquake

Associated Press  

AGADIR, Morocco — Morocco’s qualifying game for the African Cup of Nations was postponed on Saturday in the wake of the earthquake that struck the country, killing more than 1,000 people. Morocco had been scheduled to play Liberia in Agadir on the country’s western coast, but the Moroccan soccer federation said the game had been postponed indefinitely after an agreement …

Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter
1 year, 4 months ago

Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter

The Hindu  

The fairy tale journey Moroccan women’s team was on came to an end on Tuesday when it lost to a dominant France. The Gist The success of Moroccan women can be attributed to their domestic leagues where the situation is far better than the rest of Arab and African countries The players of Moroccan academies have the same access to …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: How Morocco became the first Arab side to qualify for WWC knockouts
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: How Morocco became the first Arab side to qualify for WWC knockouts

The Hindu  

Until late 2022, Morocco was not the most prominent African footballing nation when it came to FIFA World Cups. In its maiden attempt, Morocco created history at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand, becoming the first Arab nation to make the competition’s knockouts. This feat came just eight months after Morocco finished fourth at the …

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco

The Hindu  

France issued a Women’s World Cup warning on August 8 to set up a tasty quarter-final clash against Australia, with Colombia joining them in the last eight and facing England. Asked if his side could beat the Matildas in front of a hostile crowd, he added: “We are capable of doing it but it won’t be easy, albeit not easy …

Morocco’s Women’s World Cup run on par with men in Qatar 2022, says coach Pedros
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco’s Women’s World Cup run on par with men in Qatar 2022, says coach Pedros

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Reynald Pedros said Tuesday his team reaching the Women’s World Cup last 16 was as impressive as the country’s men getting to the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup. Its run ended with a 4-0 loss to France in Adelaide but Morocco exceeded all expectations by getting to the knockout rounds at its debut Women’s World Cup. READ: …

France end Morocco’s Women’s World Cup run to advance to quarter-finals
1 year, 4 months ago

France end Morocco’s Women’s World Cup run to advance to quarter-finals

Al Jazeera  

France win 4-0 to end Morocco’s historic World Cup run and set up quarter-final clash with Australia. Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice and France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Morocco, ending the North Africans’ historic run in their debut tournament. The Atlas Lionesses were the first North African or Arab team to qualify …

Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1, Western media 0
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1, Western media 0

Al Jazeera  

It’s a historic moment for Morocco and, in particular, for the country’s women. Eight months after their male counterparts made history in reaching the semi-finals of the men’s World Cup, the Moroccan women’s football team have shaken up the sport’s traditional hierarchy. The first Arab and Muslim-majority nation to qualify for the ongoing Women’s World Cup, the Moroccan side has …

Bittersweet emotions in Morocco as historic Women’s World Cup run ends
1 year, 4 months ago

Bittersweet emotions in Morocco as historic Women’s World Cup run ends

Al Jazeera  

Atlas Lionesses make history at the World Cup, and despite 4-0 loss to France, Moroccans are optimistic about women’s sport. Among them, two female athletes who had just won gold medals at the Francophone Games in Kinshasa were watching their national women’s team play in the World Cup for the first time. A year later, they have continued to win …

Morocco looking to exceed expectations again in ‘special’ France World Cup Round of 16 clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco looking to exceed expectations again in ‘special’ France World Cup Round of 16 clash

The Hindu  

Morocco’s clash with favourite France in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday will be a special occasion for its players and coach Reynald Pedros as the tournament debutant aims to continue its fairytale run by reaching the quarterfinals. Six members of France’s World Cup squad played under him at Lyon, including captain Wendie Renard and all-time top scorer Eugenie Le …

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots
1 year, 4 months ago

History will be made at Women’s World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — History will be made Tuesday in at least one of the Women’s World Cup knockout games, where three teams try to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The Reggae Girlz are playing in their second consecutive World Cup — they were eliminated in group play in 2019 — and needed a …

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash
1 year, 4 months ago

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard has fond memories of managing Morocco’s men’s soccer team, but when his Les Bleues meet the North African nation in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup the only thing on his mind will be winning. “In terms of Morocco, we had prepared for this to happen,” Renard told reporters on Monday, on the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already upset the odds to advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “So you still want to keep on fighting as a team, keep on reaching for one another and not lose sight of any of the possibilities that lie ahead of us.” Thembi Kgatlana’s stoppage-time winner against Italy secured South Africa’s place …

Morocco advances and Germany exits in wild finale to the group stage at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco advances and Germany exits in wild finale to the group stage at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — In a wild finale to the group stage of the Women’s World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated on Thursday and the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced to the knockout stage. But a 2-1 loss against Colombia, followed by the draw against South Korea, saw it fail to advance from the group stage at a …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco reaches knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia

The Hindu  

Morocco has beaten Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round – and to make even more history. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go this far at the Women’s World Cup. It is the only one of eight tournament newcomers to advance, Morocco’s winning goal came in first-half stoppage time, when …

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — After playing their part by edging Colombia 1-0, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses huddled on the pitch in Perth to follow the end of the Germany-South Korea group-stage finale at the Women’s World Cup and hope it remained tied. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and now the first …

Debutants Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Debutants Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Goal by Anissa Lahmari gives the win to Atlas Lionesses as Germany are eliminated after 1-1 draw with South Korea. Morocco have beaten Colombia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup in their first appearance at the tournament. The two teams generated chances in the first half, but it was only in stoppage time when …

FIFA World Cup 2023: Morocco enter knockouts to create history, Germany suffer shock exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Morocco enter knockouts to create history, Germany suffer shock exit

India TV News  

Morocco stunned the football world by becoming the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, August 3. But third-ranked Germany suffered a shock exit from the tournament after a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. South Korea were knocked out early after losing their opening two games in Group H but …

Atlas Lionesses become latest Morocco team to earn a World Cup upset
1 year, 4 months ago

Atlas Lionesses become latest Morocco team to earn a World Cup upset

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Morocco’s teams are getting used to upsetting higher-ranked opponents on soccer’s biggest stage. With a 1-0 win over South Korea in Adelaide, South Australia on Sunday, the Atlas Lionesses earned their first Women’s World Cup victory in their debut tournament. “We have the same sense of determination and motivation, that this is a dream that’s going to …

Morocco creates history after beating South Korea to claim first ever Women’s World Cup victory
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco creates history after beating South Korea to claim first ever Women’s World Cup victory

The Hindu  

Debutantes Morocco claimed its first-ever victory at the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea in its second Group H encounter on Sunday, all but confirming the Asian side’s exit. Morocco is 55 rungs below South Korea in the women’s rankings, but the African side made an early breakthrough with their first-ever World Cup goal in the …

Morocco makes history in 1-0 defeat of South Korea at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco makes history in 1-0 defeat of South Korea at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Morocco made history in multiple ways during its 1-0 victory over South Korea in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a Hijab in a World Cup game at the senior level, and her teammate Ibtissam Jraïdi scored the Atlas Lionesses’ first World Cup goal. KEY MOMENTS Morocco scored …

Who is Nouhaila Benzina? The first player in FIFA Women’s World Cup to compete in hijab
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Nouhaila Benzina? The first player in FIFA Women’s World Cup to compete in hijab

The Hindu  

Stepping onto the field against South Korea in Morocco’s second Women’s World Cup match, defender Nouhaila Benzina made history as the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level global tournament. Benzina plays professional club football for the Association’s Sports of Forces Armed Royal – the eight-time defending champion in Morocco’s top women’s league. Morocco is the …

Morocco’s Benzina becomes the first senior-level Women’s World Cup player to compete in hijab
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco’s Benzina becomes the first senior-level Women’s World Cup player to compete in hijab

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Stepping onto the field against South Korea in Morocco’s second Women’s World Cup match, defender Nouhaila Benzina made history as the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level global tournament. Benzina plays professional club soccer for the Association’s Sports of Forces Armed Royal – the eight-time defending champion in Morocco’s top women’s league. …

Morocco make Women’s World Cup debut after meteoric rise
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco make Women’s World Cup debut after meteoric rise

Al Jazeera  

The Atlas Lionesses are the first Arab nation to reach a Women’s World Cup, and the excitement in Morocco is building. And though the team fell short in a 2-1 loss to South Africa, it was a statement to the world that women’s football in Morocco was ready to rub shoulders with the best. Now, with the success of the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco set for WC debut in another landmark
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco set for WC debut in another landmark

The Hindu  

Months after the men’s groundbreaking run to the semi-finals in Qatar, Morocco’s women will make World Cup history of their own on Monday. When the Atlas Lionesses face two-time former champions Germany in Melbourne they will be the first Arab team to play at a Women’s World Cup. READ | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Norwegian forward Graham Hansen sick …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Afghan players watch Morocco’s team practice, hoping to get their chance
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Afghan players watch Morocco’s team practice, hoping to get their chance

The Hindu  

Over the next month, 32 national football teams will compete across Australia and New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup. “This is a huge chance for the Moroccan team to show the world that Muslim women in every single country can participate,” Afghanistan’s Farida Mohammadi said. “We’re living in a modern era, and we don’t have to follow the old-school …

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls

The Hindu  

The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the match wasn’t going to be a nail-biter: the Association Sportive des Forces Armees Royales, a powerhouse in women’s football here, ended up crushing its Moroccan national women’s professional league opponent 7-0. “Sports don’t differentiate between genders.” He said the Lionesses’ achievement “shows how women’s football has progressed” in the North …

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup performance inspires girls even if some in Arab world ignore it
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup performance inspires girls even if some in Arab world ignore it

Associated Press  

RABAT, Morocco — The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the outcome wasn’t much in doubt: the Association Sportive des Forces Armees Royales, a powerhouse in women’s soccer here, ended up crushing its Moroccan women’s national professional league opponent 7-0. Sports don’t differentiate between genders.” Speaking ahead of the start of the Women’s World Cup, he said the …

Morocco threatens to skip African soccer tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Morocco threatens to skip African soccer tournament

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After its sensational World Cup …

WATCH: Moroccan Players and Their Mothers Honoured By King Mohammed VI
2 years ago

WATCH: Moroccan Players and Their Mothers Honoured By King Mohammed VI

News 18  

Morocco made headlines at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2022 as they became the first African or Arab nation to reach the semi-final of the biggest tournament in the world. A special moment for Morocco’s World Cup heroes as they are honoured by their King while accompanied by their mothers ❤️🎖🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZJMsMKpB0i— ESPN FC December 21, 2022 The Atlas …

Which clubs will Morocco players play for after FIFA World Cup 2022?
2 years ago

Which clubs will Morocco players play for after FIFA World Cup 2022?

The Hindu  

Morocco wrote a fairytale with its fourth-place finish at the recently concluded Qatar World Cup. Led by the youthful flair of Hakim Ziyech, Azzedine Ounahi and Achraf Hakimi, Morocco became the first African nation to reach the last four of a World Cup. While it lost the last two games in Qatar - the semifinal 0-2 to France, and the …

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team
2 years ago

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team

The Hindu  

Morocco’s national football team is set to return home on Tuesday after accomplishing the seemingly impossible feat of finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar. As the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals, the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, made history and was one of the big success stories of this year’s …

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans
2 years ago

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Morocco’s fans in the Arab world took the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff philosophically. Its loss to France on Wednesday dashed fans’ hopes that Morocco would become an underdog champion, but many had hoped that it would at least take third place in facing off against Croatia. Seeing Palestinian flags …

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host the 2030 World Cup
2 years ago

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host the 2030 World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country has unsuccessfully bid five times to host the World Cup …

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all
2 years ago

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all

LA Times  

Morocco’s recent victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal — the first time an Arab or African country reached the semifinals in the World Cup — before losing to France 2-0 on Wednesday, has riveted the world in general and the Arab world in particular. Does Morocco’s extraordinary performance in the World Cup represent a victory for the 450 million strikingly …

Morocco fans honour their team despite semifinal loss
2 years ago

Morocco fans honour their team despite semifinal loss

Al Jazeera  

Al Khor, Qatar – Morocco’s dreams of reaching the World Cup final were dashed after a 2-0 loss to France in the last four. “We are a little upset, I won’t lie,” Hassan Chadilly, from Casablanca, told Al Jazeera at Al Bayt Stadium. “I was really hoping we could meet Argentina in the final … but France were better than …

How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe
2 years ago

How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe

Al Jazeera  

Morocco’s fairytale resulted in widespread unanimous support from the global south that enraptured the hearts of millions of people. “I would also say that the Global South feels so connected to the family bonding when they see pictures of Moroccan players celebrating with a mother that looks a lot like many mothers from this region, versus the individualist Western lifestyle.” …

France vs Morocco, FIFA Semis: Gear Up! It's time for defending champions vs team on history-making run
2 years ago

France vs Morocco, FIFA Semis: Gear Up! It's time for defending champions vs team on history-making run

India TV News  

France and Morocco are set to lock horns in the semifinals of the FIFA World cup 2022 on Thursday. Morocco might have some injuries now — Aguero and fellow center-back Romain Saiss could be missing Wednesday — but Regragui's game plan relies on team shape and discipline more than any specific individual. The Morocco coach said his team is ready …

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run
2 years ago

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run

Al Jazeera  

The dream is over for the Atlas Lions but they brought much of the world along for the ride. United States website Bleacher Report, and United Kingdom-based Goal magazine spoke for many when reflecting on events after the game: This Morocco team will go down in history 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/j90HWRF1D7 — GOAL December 14, 2022 English YouTuber Chunkz spoke of the …

Photos: France charge into final to end Morocco’s World Cup dream
2 years ago

Photos: France charge into final to end Morocco’s World Cup dream

Al Jazeera  

Al Khor, Qatar – France have put an end to Morocco’s dream of reaching a World Cup final, with a 2-0 victory that puts them on a path towards a potentially epic second straight World Cup victory. His deflected effort barely five minutes into Wednesday’s match set up Theo Hernandez, while a magnificent attempt in the 79th minute led to …

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DOHA, Qatar — It’s a rare moment in the Middle East when the public’s voice roars louder than those of the governments. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar have stirred a joy and pride among Arab fans that have, at least for a moment, eclipsed the region’s many political divisions. It’s …

How underdog Morocco became ‘the Rocky of this World Cup’ and has uplifted a region
2 years ago

How underdog Morocco became ‘the Rocky of this World Cup’ and has uplifted a region

LA Times  

The Corniche, the 4½-mile waterfront promenade that wraps around Doha Bay, has become a gathering spot for fans at Qatar’s World Cup. Now the world is with Morocco.” — Morocco’ coach Walid Regragui “Morocco’s success in the World Cup is seen as a success for all Arab nations as well as North African nations,” said Mounah Abdel-Samad, a professor at …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Fans Celebrate The Impossible And Ask For More
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Fans Celebrate The Impossible And Ask For More

News 18  

As their national team made history, crowds gathered in Casablanca on Saturday evening and chanted “Qualified! Qualified!” There were also celebrations across the Arab world and in Europe after Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 in Qatar to become the first African or Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final. Khairi scored twice in the surprise 3-1 victory over the same …

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal
2 years ago

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ecstatic Moroccans poured into the …

Watch Morocco vs. Portugal highlights | Morocco first African team ever to enter World Cup semifinals
2 years ago

Watch Morocco vs. Portugal highlights | Morocco first African team ever to enter World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Morocco wrote World Cup history on December 10, 2022 night as the first African and Arab country to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinals, continuing their surprise run in Qatar with a shock 1-0 victory over the highly fancied Portugal. It was also one of Morocco’s better performances in Qatar, full of determined defending and canny counters, keeping at …

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win
2 years ago

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win

Al Jazeera  

Morocco’s World Cup fairytale continues to enchant football lovers after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to book their place in the tournament’s semi-finals. In the Arab world, Saturday’s win felt particularly sweet, with Morocco’s progression marking the first time an Arab or African country has ever reached the last four in 92 years of World Cup history. “And a …

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco’s remarkable World Cup campaign has reached new heights after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to become the first Arab and African country to ever reach the tournament’s semi-finals stage. It marked one of the side’s better performances in Qatar, …

Atlas Lions make history: Morocco’s road to the semi-finals
2 years ago

Atlas Lions make history: Morocco’s road to the semi-finals

Al Jazeera  

The Atlas Lions faced Belgium, Croatia, Spain and Portugal, but only conceded once – that to an own goal, to Canada. Morocco made history as the first African or Arab country to ever reach the semi-finals of a World Cup as they knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Thursday, December 1 Group F: Canada vs Morocco 2-1 victory for Morocco Hakim …

How Morocco rewrote World Cup history books against Portugal
2 years ago

How Morocco rewrote World Cup history books against Portugal

Al Jazeera  

Morocco become the first team from Africa to reach a World Cup semi-final when they beat Portugal. At 7:58pm, Morocco, to the surprise of the world and to the disbelief of Moroccans themselves, sealed a stunning win over Portugal and became the first African team and the first Arab one to reach a football World Cup semi-final. This is awesome,” …

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