FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanked on Monday Morocco for the “beautiful moments” it brought to the FIFA Club World Cup, praising the team’s historic achievement as the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals twice, before saying FIFA looks forward to the country’s “warmth” in co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.
In a post shared on Instagram, Infantino wrote: “Merci Equipe du Maroc! Your journey was full of beautiful moments and you gave your passionate, football-loving country so much joy.”
Infantino praised the team’s performance throughout the tournament, noting that the 10 goals scored marked Morocco’s highest goal total in a single edition of the competition.
He also underlined the significance of Morocco’s latest milestone, saying the campaign made the country “the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Finals on two occasions.”
Infantino concluded his message by looking ahead to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.
“As always, it was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to your warmth in 2030!” He wrote.
Infantino’s tribute came after Morocco concluded its Club World Cup campaign, following a historic run that captured the attention of football fans at home and abroad.
The tournament added another chapter to Morocco’s growing reputation on the international football stage, following the Atlas Lions’ historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and as preparations continue for the 2030 World Cup, which the Kingdom will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
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