The Moroccan national team, heralded as the most inspiring campaign of the 2022 World Cup, were met with mass respect and admiration for an inspirational journey.
The Atlas Lions fought through odds and injuries alike as a team that defended its pride throughout a tournament where world class teams battle out for a chance to reach silverware.
United States President Joe Biden, who attended the US-Africa Business Forum, was invited by the Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch to watch the Semi-final game.
The President described the experience as “a great honor to watch today’s World Cup match alongside Prime Minister Akhannouch of Morocco.”
Biden said that ”no matter who you’re rooting for, it was remarkable to watch how much this team has been able to achieve.”
It was a great honor to watch today’s World Cup match alongside Prime Minister Akhannouch of Morocco.
No matter who you’re rooting for, it was remarkable to watch how much this team has been able to achieve. pic.twitter.com/5kC4zkT1HQ
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 14, 2022
Popular singer\songwriter Yusuf Cat Stevens tweeted: “Morocco, you’ve won the hearts of the world, and your humbleness before your Creator was witnessed by all.”
Morocco, you’ve won the hearts of the world, and your humbleness before your Creator was witnessed by all.#Morocco #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jT32cD8DpX
— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) December 14, 2022
Morocco faced France and lost 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals, which ended with France winning a spot for the final, and Morocco winning the hearts of many, as was described by several Football professionals.
Former German national team player Mesut Ozil tweeted after the game:“History still made. The team tried everything – no shame in tonight’s performance, all Moroccans can be incredibly proud.”
Can’t wait for this great World Cup semi-final … ????? Let’s go Morocco… ????❤️ #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/0CcxN2HH7g
— Mesut Özil (@M10) December 14, 2022
Although some social media users were critical of some refereeing decisions in the semi-final game, Former Spanish Goalkeeper Iker Casillas tweeted about a case mid-game where he felt as though Morocco should have been granted a penalty.
Esta jugada es digna de opinión. Si o no es penalti? ? pic.twitter.com/k02Zl223l6
— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) December 15, 2022
Others made sure the Lions’ efforts and performances were not overlooked, UEFA Champions League’s official twitter account shared: “Morocco’s historic run was special.”
Morocco’s historic run was special ??❤️ pic.twitter.com/MKSUbtJwHI
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 15, 2022
The Moroccan national team, against all odds and predictions, topped the “group of death” alongside Croatia who reached the semi finals, only to be humbled by a stratospheric Argentinian side.
Fabrizio Romano, famed football transfer news reporter said “Congrats to this incredible group for the unbelievable, historical World Cup they had.”
Congrats to this incredible group for the unbelievable, historial World Cup they had! ✨?? #Morocco pic.twitter.com/zIz4eevQf1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 14, 2022
dima maghrib ❤️?? made history and made us all so proud.
— faouzia (@faouzia) December 14, 2022
Congrats to this incredible group for the unbelievable, historial World Cup they had! ✨?? #Morocco pic.twitter.com/zIz4eevQf1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 14, 2022
This Morocco team will go down in history ?? pic.twitter.com/j90HWRF1D7
— GOAL (@goal) December 14, 2022
Morocco have made us very proud, the most successful African team ever! DIMA MAGHRIB ??❤️ and fuck France?????? pic.twitter.com/I83pogM316
— EMILY???? (@CrewsmatMorocco) December 14, 2022
Morocco ?? can be PROUD of their World Cup in Qatar. ????????
The Atlas Lions showed quality, heart and determination. An incredible show of resilience and hard work. Mabrouk ya shabab. Dima maghrib. pic.twitter.com/U3q7wZbRGF
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) December 14, 2022
The pride of a continent ??❤️ #Qatar2022 | #DimaMaghrib pic.twitter.com/TmtFM2uq7H
— Road to 2022 (@roadto2022en) December 14, 2022
The World Cup’s most inspiring story comes to an end ??? pic.twitter.com/32vjU8SKBb
— 433 (@433) December 14, 2022
▪️ First African team in the semifinals
▪️ Took down Belgium, Spain and Portugal
▪️ Topped their group
▪️ Kept four clean sheetsMorocco’s historic run comes to an end, but what a run it was ? pic.twitter.com/hRImgc2ZjM
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 14, 2022
Morocco will face Croatia on Saturday at 4:00 pm Moroccan time, to seal the third and fourth place, Morocco meets the first team they played against in the World Cup group stage.
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