Morocco's unfinished business with France
Summary
Morocco's national football team is preparing to face France again in the World Cup quarter-finals, four years after France ended Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals. Since then, Morocco has improved significantly and is now ranked sixth in the world, with high hopes to reach the semi-finals again.Key Facts
- In 2022, Morocco was the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
- France beat Morocco 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
- Morocco’s national team is now ranked sixth in the FIFA world rankings.
- Morocco’s Under-20 team recently won the Under-20 World Cup.
- The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has invested in youth development and long-term planning for football success.
- Morocco has beaten strong teams like Scotland, the Netherlands, and Canada in the current tournament.
- Large numbers of Moroccan supporters are traveling internationally to watch the team play.
- Moroccan players often share emotional moments with their mothers during matches, which has become a notable part of the team’s public image.
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