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Morocco Makes African History at World Cup

Morocco has made history as the first African team to reach the quarter-finals at successive World Cup tournaments, setting a proud example for the continent as they face France on Thursday.

The Atlas Lions have achieved several performance milestones for Africa at the World Cup over the past six decades, including being the first African country to qualify directly for the 1970 finals. Their 2022 semi-final run was particularly impressive, and even if they lose to France, they've already secured their place in history. syntagm.co.za

While Morocco delights fans at home, other African sides are struggling with off-field problems, making the Atlas Lions' achievements all the more significant for the continent.