Morocco's Atlas Lions secure $25 million prize money after reaching World Cup semi-finals

Morocco's Atlas Lions secure $25 million prize money after reaching World Cup semi-finals
Monday 12 December 2022 - 20:00

Morocco’s Atlas Lions secured the $25 million prize money dedicated to the semi-finalists, according to FIFA’s data.

The national football team continues to make history in the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, after defeating Ronaldo’s team (1-0) in the last quarter-final game.

Morocco reached the semi-final, alongside France, Argentina, and Croatia.

The Kingdom remains the only Arab and African country to reach such an advanced level in this worldwide sporting event.

The Atlas Lions are set to face off against France on Wednesday at 8 p.m., and Messi’s team against Croatia tomorrow at 8 p.m.

The nation that will finish fourth in this World Cup will get USD 25 million, USD 27 million for the third place, USD 30 million for the runner-up, and USD 42 million for the world champion.

The international sporting event kicked off on November 20 and will run until December 18.

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