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Morocco's World Cup squad returns home to jubilant fans after historic quarter-final run
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Morocco's World Cup squad returns home to jubilant fans after historic quarter-final run

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Moroccan national football team returned to Rabat-Salé Airport after their 2026 World Cup campaign.
  • Fans welcomed the team, celebrating their quarter-final finish as the sole African and Arab representative.
  • Morocco was eliminated by France, ending their tournament among the top eight teams globally.

The Moroccan national football team has returned to Rabat-Salé Airport, concluding their journey in the 2026 World Cup. The "Atlas Lions" arrived early Sunday morning from Boston, USA, after their participation in the global tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A crowd of enthusiastic fans gathered at the airport to greet the team. They waved national flags and chanted slogans praising the players and national coach Mohammed Ouahbi for their performance. The team's presence at the airport marked the end of their World Cup adventure.

Morocco's World Cup campaign ended in the quarter-finals. They were defeated by France with a score of two goals to nil. Despite the loss, the team secured a spot among the top eight teams worldwide. They were the only representatives from the African and Arab continents to reach this stage of the competition, a significant achievement for the nation.

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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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