15 Days to the World Cup: Morocco becomes the first African country to advance to the semifinals
Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals of the World Cup in 2022. The Atlas Lions had an impressive run, defeating several European teams and topping their group. Their journey included a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Spain in the Round of 16.
- ▪Morocco finished at the top of Group F with seven points.
- ▪They defeated Belgium 2-0 and drew with Croatia.
- ▪In the Round of 16, Morocco won a penalty shootout against Spain 3-0.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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