Morocco Makes History Against France

Morocco has set a proud example for Africa at the World Cup, achieving several milestones over the past six decades. They were the first African country to qualify directly for the 1970 finals, returned in 1986 to become the first African team to reach the last 16, and made a memorable semi-final run in 2022. catcross.org

Even if the Atlas Lions fail to match their 2022 performance by losing to France, they have made tournament history as the first African team to reach the quarter-finals at successive World Cups, cementing their legacy on the global stage.