The Moroccan National Team has delivered a reference performance for Africa and the Arab world in this year’s World Cup, breaking records and excelling in statistics.
Here are the Atlas Lions’ notable achievements :
. Morocco is the first Arab and African team to win a point in the World Cup (1970), to reach the round of 16 (1986), and first Arab and African team to reach the Semi-Finals (2022).
. First African team to only concede one goal in 5 games in the World Cup.
. The first team to reach the semi-finals with only one goal conceded after Italy, who won that same tournament in Germany in 2006.
. Morocco’s Head Coach is the first Arab and African Manager to reach the Semi-Finals.
. First Arab country to win two games against the same opponent (Portugal).
. First African country to knock out two European teams, and to knock out a European team within 90 minutes.
. Youssef En-Nesyri is the fourth Arab player to score in two World Cup competitions, becoming Morocco’s World Cup top scorer of all time, and breaking the record for the highest header goal in the competition.
An unlikely hero in the most illustrious footballing event, the Dark Horse that, unexpectedly, broke the limits of generations, looks to inspire a change in the landscape of international football.
Morocco will look to further its prowess on Wednesday against France, at Al Bayt Stadium at 8:00 pm Moroccan time. Les Bleus will look to secure a spot for the final to defend their World Cup Title.
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