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

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace

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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 spreading the word and showing that Palestine is not just a political issue, it’s a human issue,” said Ahmed Sabri, a young Palestinian in Doha after watching Morocco’s win over Portugal on Saturday. His Egyptian friend, Yasmeen Hossam, wrapped in a Moroccan flag, said, “This is the first World Cup in the Middle East and the first one FOR the Middle East.” Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri, center, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. In east Jerusalem, two men stood atop the Old City’s Damascus gate holding a red Moroccan flag while hundreds below cheered and chanted, “God, Morocco, Jerusalem is Arab.” Palestinians in Gaza wave Morocco and their national flags as they watch a live broadcast of the World Cup quarterfinal match between Morocco and Portugal held in Qatar.. Mahmoud Issa/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Moroccan victory also reverberated in Israel, home to hundreds of thousands of Jews of Moroccan descent.

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Football tie awarded to Moroccan side after kit confiscated by Algeria
8 months ago

Football tie awarded to Moroccan side after kit confiscated by Algeria

Al Jazeera  

Renaissance Berkane awarded a 3-0 win over USM Alger in the CAF African Confederation Cup after Algerian customs confiscated the visiting team’s kits. Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane have been awarded a 3-0 win over hosts USM Alger in the first leg of their African Confederation Cup semifinal despite refusing to play when their kit was confiscated by Algerian customs. Berkane …

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win
10 months, 1 week ago

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters were taking to Abidjan’s city streets on Monday to celebrate the country’s Africa Cup of Nations victory. “It’s God,” Ivorian worker Issouf Traoré told The Associated Press on Monday, convinced, like many, that there were divine reasons behind the team’s unlikely success after near elimination and the firing of the …

Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener, Congo ‘Leopards’ held by Zambia 1-1
11 months, 1 week ago

Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener, Congo ‘Leopards’ held by Zambia 1-1

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Youssef En-Nesyri had to wait until he was on the substitutes’ bench before celebrating a goal that helped Morocco seal a 3-0 win over Tanzania in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Wednesday. “We’re happy because you always have to start well,” Morocco coach Walid Regragui said. We’ll have to accept not having possession …

AFCON: World Cup Stars Morocco Seek End to 48-year African Trophy Drought
11 months, 1 week ago

AFCON: World Cup Stars Morocco Seek End to 48-year African Trophy Drought

News 18  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976. But while the Cup of Nations has been an endless tale of disappointments, Morocco soared to dizzy heights at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African and Arab semi-finalists. After …

Morocco eye Africa Cup of Nations crown after making history at World Cup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Morocco eye Africa Cup of Nations crown after making history at 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. Read our privacy policy Morocco set new standards for African football just …

Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying
1 year, 1 month ago

Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying

Hindustan Times  

Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa kicks off with two matchdays. Salah was the second highest ranked African in the Ballon d'Or last month behind Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, who misses the first matchdays due to an injury. Djibouti, who …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Morocco to play Zambia , Senegal faces challenge from Congo
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Morocco to play Zambia , Senegal faces challenge from Congo

The Hindu  

History-making 2022 World Cup semifinalist Morocco must win a group including Zambia to ensure qualification for the next edition in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Morocco became the first African or Arab country to reach the World Cup semifinals last December in Qatar before losing to France, and finished fourth. Senegal is in Group B and the biggest danger …

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 should win Africa Cup of Nations first before thinking about World Cup, says Boufal
1 year, 8 months ago

Morocco should win Africa Cup of Nations first before thinking about World Cup, says Boufal

The Hindu  

World Cup semifinalists Morocco, who became the first Arab team to beat Brazil last month, should focus on winning the Africa Cup of Nations next year before dreaming of glory at the 2026 World Cup, winger Sofiane Boufal said. We know very well that it is a difficult and complicated competition, and then we will have plenty of time to …

Algeria second team after Morocco to qualify for African Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

Algeria second team after Morocco to qualify for African Cup

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Striker Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal was enough for Algeria to beat Niger 1-0 in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday and book its place at the tournament in Ivory Coast next year. Morocco made history last year in Qatar when it became the first African team to reach the last four of the World …

Morocco coach Regragui in dreamland after win over Brazil
1 year, 8 months ago

Morocco coach Regragui in dreamland after win over Brazil

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has hailed his team as history maker after it followed up its giant-killing feats of last year’s World Cup with its first win over Brazil in a friendly in Tangier on Saturday. The Atlas Lions became the first Arab team to defeat the five-time world champion, with goals from Sofiane Boufal and substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri earning …

Morocco to be more daring against Brazil than in World Cup says Regragui
1 year, 8 months ago

Morocco to be more daring against Brazil than in World Cup says Regragui

The Hindu  

World Cup semifinalists Morocco will not hold back in their friendly against Brazil on Saturday as it aims to deliver a statement win against the five-time world champions in its first home game after an outstanding Qatar 2022 campaign. “Against Brazil we can’t change our identity, pretend to be something who we are not, but we can take more risks …

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 …

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 miraculous run at the World Cup ends in defeat
2 years ago

Morocco’s miraculous run at the World Cup ends in defeat

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Morocco’s miraculous World Cup run is over, and it ended with another loss. After making history by becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco lost to Croatia 2-1 on Saturday in the match for third place at Khalifa International Stadium. If you look at the games, it felt like we were …

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW To some, it’s little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it’s a chance to become “immortal.” Third place play-off schedule Date Match Time Venue Third place play-off December 17 Croatia vs Morocco 8:30pm IST Khalifa international stadium The third-place playoff at the World Cup can be a confusing concept. “You are so disappointed, you’ve just lost a …

Croatia vs Morocco playoff preview: World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco playoff preview: World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Neither team wanted to play this match but now that they are here, they have nothing to lose. Who: Croatia vs Morocco Croatia vs Morocco Where: Khalifa International Stadium Khalifa International Stadium When: December 17, 6pm December 17, 6pm FIFA ranking: Croatia, Morocco Croatia, Morocco Head to head: Played twice, Croatia winning once, one draw Played twice, Croatia winning once, …

Insignificant World Cup playoff? Moroccans think otherwise
2 years ago

Insignificant World Cup playoff? Moroccans think otherwise

Al Jazeera  

Both sides will go home without the trophy, but finishing third in World Cup 2022 will mean a lot for Moroccans. “Whatever happens now, it’ won’t take away from what they’ve done, they made history,” Omer, visiting Doha from Casablanca for the World Cup, told Al Jazeera. “It might not seem like much, but getting third place is actually important …

Morocco wins World Cup respect despite loss to Croatia
2 years ago

Morocco wins World Cup respect despite loss to Croatia

LA Times  

Morocco’s Achraf Dari, right, celebrates after scoring against Croatia in the third-place game of the World Cup on Saturday. Croatia’s World Cup team earned bronze medals Saturday, the players lining up patiently to cross a platform where they received their awards from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after their 2-1 victory over Morocco in the tournament’s consolation game. “They remind me …

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 …

Morocco looks to the future after World Cup dream ends
2 years ago

Morocco looks to the future after World Cup dream ends

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco made history, but couldn’t make it past Kylian Mbappé and France. The first African country to reach the semifinals of the World Cup was eventually beaten by defending champions France, losing 2-0 at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. Morocco coach Walid Regragui and his players became the unlikeliest story of the World Cup and even in …

FIFA World Cup: Whole world can be proud of Morocco, says Regragui
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Whole world can be proud of Morocco, says Regragui

The Hindu  

Walid Regragui, the 47-year-old Morocco manager, tasted his first defeat as a national team coach in the World Cup semifinals. With a whole region backing his team to continue their miraculous journey, Morocco was in uncharted territory after Theo Hernandez gave France the early lead in the fifth minute. I really wanted to rewrite the history books, but you can’t …

Dream of World Cup final ends but Moroccans hail heroes
2 years ago

Dream of World Cup final ends but Moroccans hail heroes

The Hindu  

They may have fallen just short of reaching the World Cup final, but Moroccans on Wednesday hailed their team's historic run as it ended with a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions France. "The national team has been performing miracles since the start of the World Cup," Rachid Sabbiq, a street trader in the working-class Derb Sultan district of Casablanca, said …

France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final
2 years ago

France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final

Deccan Chronicle  

AL KHOR, Qatar: France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash to set up a showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi's Argentina. It appeared that France might make short work of their opponents when Hernandez scored inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium …

Morocco was the World Cup feel-good story we needed
2 years ago

Morocco was the World Cup feel-good story we needed

Al Jazeera  

Scenes of players frolicking on the pitch with their mothers were more than enough for me. “No way – but it sure sounds like it.” They were, in fact, repeating the first half of the Muslim declaration of faith, “There is no God but God,” and a few claps later, the second half: “Muhammad is the messenger of God.” A …

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 …

Moroccan fans in London have embraced their nation's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals
2 years ago

Moroccan fans in London have embraced their nation's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals

Daily Mail  

The Trellick Lounge that sits at the bottom of the the famous tower block that bears the same name on Golborne Road is usually a calm place where the local Moroccan community stroll in on an evening to sip mint tea, play Parchis and talk about their day. Morocco's historic World Cup run was ended in the semi-final after a …

Morocco champions Palestine cause, Palestinians say FIFA World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’
2 years ago

Morocco champions Palestine cause, Palestinians say FIFA World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’

The Hindu  

Morocco’s support for the Palestinians during the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup run shows the cause has not been “buried”, says Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub. “The World Cup reveals the lie that the Palestinian cause has been buried by the recent normalisation agreements” said Rajoub, who is also the secretary general of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah movement. …

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.” …

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 …

France seal World Cup final spot with 2-0 win over Morocco
2 years ago

France seal World Cup final spot with 2-0 win over Morocco

Al Jazeera  

Reigning world champions overcome spirited Atlas Lions display to set up showdown with Argentina on Sunday. France edged past Morocco during a frenetic semifinal clash to secure their place in Sunday’s World Cup final, with the reigning world champions holding off a spirited display from the North African side to win 2-0. Left-back Theo Hernandez put France ahead after just …

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run
2 years ago

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run

NPR  

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run Enlarge this image toggle caption Abdelali Essaouis Abdelali Essaouis Morocco's success at the World Cup has turned the Atlas Lions into a Cinderella team, winning over fans who love a good underdog story. Enlarge this image toggle caption Abdelali Essaouis Abdelali Essaouis In upsetting European powerhouses …

Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France
2 years ago

Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco’s improbable, history-making run at the World Cup is about to get its ultimate test. Africa’s first World Cup semifinalist is playing defending champion France and striker Kylian Mbappé, the leader of a new wave of soccer superstars coming out of an era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “We’ll use the best team possible.” The …

FIFA World Cup: Motherly love does the magic for lion-hearted Morocco stars in Qatar
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Motherly love does the magic for lion-hearted Morocco stars in Qatar

India Today  

The Morocco fairytale has been the biggest story to emerge out of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Sturdy defence, counter-attacks at break-neck speed and never-say-die spirit have been the main ingredients of Morocco's success recipe at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi was Explaining the logic behind travelling with families to the World Cup, Regragui …

FIFA World Cup semifinal: African trailblazer Morocco eyes history against defending champion France
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup semifinal: African trailblazer Morocco eyes history against defending champion France

The Hindu  

In the streets of Doha, you no longer spot the canary yellow of Brazil. Morocco, the “Rocky of this World Cup,” as coach Walid Regragui calls his team, has already created history in a historical first World Cup in the Arab region. Regragui’s side, despite ceding possession – Morocco, on average, has enjoyed 32.4 per cent possession in its five …

Motherly love boosts Morocco’s team spirit at World Cup
2 years ago

Motherly love boosts Morocco’s team spirit at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco’s players are sharing the World Cup spotlight with some of their most ardent fans: their mothers. Midfielder Sofiane Boufal was dancing with his mother on the field after Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday to become the first African and Arab nation to reach the World Cup semifinals. That’s part of our culture, it’s where we’re …

Morocco's World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar …

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 …

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver at Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver at Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

Morocco’s unexpected march to the World Cup semi-finals can be attributed partly to a policy of deliberately seeking out talent in the Diaspora to strengthen the national team and give them a better chance of success. Fourteen of Morocco’s 26-man squad were born outside the country, more than any other team at the football tournament in Qatar, providing an eclectic …

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Morocco’s unexpected march to the World Cup semifinals can be attributed partly to a policy of deliberately seeking out talent in the Diaspora to strengthen the national team and give them a better chance of success. Fourteen of Morocco’s 26-man squad were born outside the country, more than any other team at the tournament in Qatar, providing an eclectic mix …

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 …

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