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The Notion of a Historic World Cup Surprise Was Just a Tease

Morocco’s inspired run remains an outlier in a tournament that has only reinforced the status quo when it comes to true World Cup contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2022

‘Immense joy’: Moroccan media hails good faith paying off with Spain shock

Elation greeted the ‘Lions training the Spanish Toro’ in the World Cup last-16, while social media users shared coach Walid Regragui’s call for ‘national unity’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Arabs rejoice as one after Morocco’s historic World Cup win

Wave of euphoria sweeps the Arab world as Morocco become first Arab nation to advance to the last eight of World Cup.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022

Germany and Belgium crash out after chaotic matchday

It was a day when the giants of football fell. First Belgium were eliminated after a 0-0 draw with Croatia. Morocco's 2-1 victory over Canada saw them topping Group F in stunning fashion. The Atlas Lions will face Spain in the next round after another shock result saw La Roja…

France 24 · Dec 2, 2022

Ecstatic Morocco fans say World Cup progression ‘for all Arabs’

Morocco make it into the round of 16 for the first time since 1986 and only for the second time in their history.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2022

Walid Regragui confident more is to come from Morocco at World Cup

The Atlas Lions reached the knockout stages after victory over Canada secured top spot in Group F

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Magnificent Morocco overcome the odds to rewrite their own World Cup history - and add to Africa’s

Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri scored to give the Atlas Lions a second win at a single World Cup for the first time ever

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Canada 1-2 Morocco: Atlas Lions win Group F to make knockouts for the first time since 1986

Morocco ensured their qualification for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 1986 with a win over the already-eliminated Canada.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022

World Cup 2022: Morocco vs Canada match preview

The Atlas Lions will look to beat Canada and progress to the round of 16 after an impressive victory over Belgium

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2022

Morocco boss vows to play for the win in bid to reach first World Cup knockouts in 36 years

The Atlas Lions stand on the verge of reaching the last 16.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022