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

With much of the world rallying around his country's unprecedented run, a member of the Moroccan diaspora says that "to me, we already won the World Cup."

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Royal Air Maroc cancels flights to Doha before semifinal

The decision could leave hundreds of Moroccan fans stranded before a historic World Cup semifinal against France.

Al Jazeera

How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe

Morocco’s fairytale run resulted in unanimous support from the Global South that enraptured millions of people.

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'If Morocco beat France I'll lose it - I've been wearing my football shirt every day"

Overjoyed superfan Youssef Alami says he’s been wearing his Moroccan football jersey to work every day for the last fortnight and can't believe his team made it this far

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi throw friendship out the window in World Cup 2022 semi-final

Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi are friends and team-mates at Paris Saint-Germain, but the pair will be in direct competition with one another in the World Cup semi-finals

Daily Mirror

Morocco’s meteoric rise at World Cup is helping to smash stereotypes

Visibility of women of colour and unity of Arab nations among refreshing developments stemming from Atlas Lions’ progress

The Guardian - UK

Morocco is living a dream in Qatar. Here are 5 things to know about its World Cup run

"Why shouldn't we dream about winning the World Cup?" Morocco's coach Walid Regragui said after beating Portugal. He says his team is the "Rocky" of Qatar.

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The World Cup’s Breakout Stars Whose Stock Is on the Rise

With the January transfer window around the corner, these players have done well for themselves at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Can history-makers Morocco win the World Cup?

Fairytale run to the semi-finals has seen the Atlas Lions create footballing history but now France await.

Al Jazeera

Ranking the Potential 2022 World Cup Final Matchups

Four teams remain, and there are four possible combinations for the final. Unless you have a personal rooting interest, here’s the ranking order for the neutral.

Sports Illustrated

Morocco coach says his team is the ‘Rocky of this World Cup’

‘I think now the world is with Morocco,’ coach Walid Regragui said, comparing the team’s run to the iconic boxing movie.

Al Jazeera

Morocco’s Atlas Lions are roaring again and an entire nation roars with them

Our country is on the world map again thanks to 26 players and a manager who will be an inspiration for generations to come

The Guardian - UK

Morocco’s World Cup odyssey has changed what it means to be the underdog

Atlas Lions’ run to the semi-finals in Qatar has removed mental barriers and showed what is possible for traditional outsiders

The Guardian - UK

Morocco at the World Cup: 6 driving forces behind a history-making win

History was made by Morocco, the first African and first Arab team to advance to a semi-final at the men’s football World Cup.

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How the world reacted to Morocco's historic win to enter FIFA World Cup semis

Celebrities from all walks of life across the world were ecstatic and queued up on social media to congratutate Morocco after they stunned the fancied Portugal with a 1-0 win to enter the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

TEAR GAS fired at football fans in violent clashes after World Cup quarter-final

A first wave of unruly fans descended on one of the world's most-famous streets, the Champs Elysees in central Paris, when Morocco beat Portugal with thousands of supporters joining them a few hours later after France beat England

The Independent UK

Morocco are ‘the Rocky of this World Cup’, coach claims

The Atlas Lions are in the last four after stunning Portugal in the quarter-finals

The Guardian - UK

‘God preserve this score!’ Palestinians revel in Morocco’s World Cup backing

Occupied territories hail success of Arab team, whose players unfurl flag of Palestine after victories

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Al Jazeera

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win

Morocco’s historic 1-0 victory over Portugal sparks celebrations from Casablanca to Baghdad.

The Independent UK

Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate World Cup victory over Portugal

Ecstatic Moroccans have poured into the streets of their capital and other cities in the North African country to celebrate the national soccer team’s historic victory over Portugal at the World Cup

Al Jazeera

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

The Atlas Lions faced Belgium, Croatia, Spain and Portugal, but only conceded once – that to an own goal, to Canada.

The Independent UK

Portugal vs Morocco player ratings as Achraf Hakimi and Bounou inspire historic victory

The Atlas Lions are the first African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals thanks to Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal

Evening Standard

Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Atlas Lions make World Cup history with upset to seal England or France semi-final tie

Morocco made history as the first African nation ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals after another shock victory over Portugal in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon star missed out on England debut when his passport was stuck in the post

Born in Maidstone to Moroccan parents, AFC Wimbledon's EFL Young Player of the Month says his dual nationality of Three Lions and Atlas Lions has been a "win-win" following the World Cup

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Carrying hopes of Africa, Morocco aim for World Cup semi-finals

Expectations of the Atlas Lions are soaring as they prepare to make history if they secure a spot in the semi-finals.

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