World Cup 2022: A delighted Morocco hopes to advance to the next round

Morocco has made a breakthrough. The word isn’t overused. The Atlas Lions made their imprint on this World Cup by winning Group F. All the Moroccan cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, etc.) erupted in joy with this qualifying for the eighth final at the sound of the final siren.

Horns honking Everywhere there are flags flying and fans wearing “Dima Maghrib” shirts… The Atlas Lions’ qualification for the World Cup 2022 finals this Thursday night was cause for long-lasting celebration among the Moroccans, who did not hide their happiness. Despite the tension felt throughout the entire second period, they erupted in joy at the final whistle before swarming Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Tangier’s major thoroughfares.

scenes of celebration can be seen all across major cities to honor this performance, which was anticipated for 36 years. A supporter driving down one of Casablanca’s main boulevards declared, “What our guys have accomplished is tremendous. We had a difficult group with Croatia and Belgium, and no one believed in it. He anticipates another accomplishment in the Round of 16 after relishing the victories over Belgium and Canada. Morocco might compete with Germany, Costa Rica, Spain, or Japan. But none of these teams, not even La Roja, frightens the crowd. They think the Atlas Lions still have some surprises up their sleeves.

“Unlike Saudi Arabia in this World Cup, we are not them. They got off to a good start by defeating Argentina (2-1 adjusted), but they then indulged in excessive celebrations and lost focus. This is unlikely to occur with a coach like Walid Regragui because the players compete in major league baseball and are aware that they must be present on the field every four days, “says a different ecstatic spectator driving.

The World Cup is already a triumph.

Even another person deeply affected by the events believes, “Incha’Allah we will advance to the semifinals.” The latter is unafraid to stop his car and display the Moroccan flag on the edge of Casablanca’s Boulevard Zerktouni, which is being overrun by motorcycle and car horn concerts, to immortalize this qualification.

One continues to be rather measured, though. This supporter feels that Morocco has already achieved success at the World Cup by winning both of its group matches and coming in first. “Only two victories in five attempts have we ever had in our history. This time, one participation netted us two victories “said he. But this Atlas Lions supporter is free to dream because a new league has begun and Morocco’s next opponent will undoubtedly be wary.

Regragui is regarded as the day’s hero.
For the majority of the supporters surveyed, En-Nesyri or Hakim Ziyech will not be the day’s hero. They all praise Walid Regragui’s contribution to this team, particularly his mental and tactical skills. The players remained calm and did not panic when in danger or take cards. They never abandoned their game.

“Walid Regragui is not like Vahid Halilhodzic or Badou Zaki. He successfully passes on his blend of the European and African schools to the Atlas Lions “Amine El, a journalist, explains. He asserts that the seriousness displayed by the team throughout the World Cup demonstrates that the selection is aware of its mission: to titillate the biggest teams and why not perform better than in 1986. Even though we have already achieved success in this World Cup, he asserts, “I think we still have the ability to advance past the eighth final.” Then, this performance would go down in Moroccan soccer history.

🇲🇦 Les marocains ont bien le droit de montrer leur joie 🤩 Leur équipe nationale vient de réaliser quelque chose d’historique ! 🎉#sna #fifaworldcup #qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/paBWACsj8b

— Sport News Africa (@snewsafrica) December 1, 2022