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Welcome Fit For a King Greets Morocco's World Cup Heroes

The Atlas Lions came home to a warm welcome from fans and well-wishers after ending just outside the medals, in fourth place, at the Qatar World Cup 2022. It is the highest rating ever for an African team since the World Cup's inception in 1930.

"We are very proud to have brought joy to our people," said midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who had an excellent tournament. He thanked the nation for their warm welcome and support throughout the tournament.

Morocco's strong defensive play in their World Cup 2022 journey includes a draw with Croatia (0-0), a win against Canada (2-1), a win against Belgium (2-0) and a loss to France (2-0) in the quarterfinal.

The team said they were honoured to have an audience with the country's King Mohammed VI at the Royal Palace in Rabat.

Africa: Hero's Welcome for Morocco Upon Return Home

Scrolla, 22 December 2022

The history-making Moroccan football team were welcomed as heroes when they arrived in Rabat on Tuesday after a remarkable Fifa World Cup campaign in Qatar. Read more »

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U.S. President Joe Biden watched the 2022 World Cup match between Morocco and France with Prime Minister Akhannouch of Morocco, front, Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, middle right.

Africa: 'Morocco a Shining Example for the Continent' - CAF President

Cosafa, 21 December 2022

Confederation of African Football President (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe says Morocco's run to the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar should be celebrated across the continent and… Read more »
Morocco: Atlas Lions Proud, Honored By Audience Granted By HM the King

MAP, 20 December 2022

The players of the national soccer team, who reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, expressed on Tuesday their happiness and pride following the audience granted… Read more »
Morocco: Croatia Deny Morocco Consolation Bronze

This Day, 17 December 2022

Morocco's bid for a consolatory third place finish at the 2022 World Cup here in Doha, Qatar was truncated on Saturday evening as Croatia showed their class once more to clinch the… Read more »
Morocco: World Cup Journey for Gallant Atlas Lions of Morocco Ends In Qatar

Scrolla, 16 December 2022

The penultimate game of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar went Croatia's way, with the two dark horses of the competition going head-to-head. Read more »
Africa: France End Morocco's Fairytale Run - and Africa's World Cup Hopes

Scrolla, 15 December 2022

Morocco bowed out gracefully as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo sent defending champions France marching on into Sunday's final against Argentina after a 2-0 win. Read more »