In Lille, Moroccan supporters celebrated the feat of the round of 16 achieved by the Atlas Lions who eliminated Spain on penalties (0-0, 3-0 p.k.) to qualify for their first World Cup quarter-final. A few incidents were recorded.
Like on December 1st, incidents occurred on Tuesday in several Dutch cities after Morocco’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
Since Tuesday evening, there has been a wave of reactions on the web to celebrate the historic qualification of the Atlas Lions for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup . Among these messages is that of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates.
Unconditional support for the Atlas Lions, The Emir of Qatar was seen celebrating with Moroccan supporters the qualification of Morocco for the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Impressed by the performance of his friend and teammate Achraf Hakimi during the match against Spain, Kylian Mbappé sent him congratulations following Morocco’s qualification.
Yassine Bounou , goalkeeper of the Atlas Lions and Sevilla FC, was named man of the match in Tuesday’s match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium.
King Mohammed VI was spotted on Tuesday evening in the streets of Rabat, where he was celebrating Morocco’s victory and qualification for the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
Morocco already knows its opponent in the quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions will face the Portugal team following their resounding victory over Switzerland.
King Mohammed VI spoke on Tuesday, December 6, with the national team coach, Walid Regragui, to congratulate him on the qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Historic. Morocco qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals tonight by overcoming Spain in a penalty shootout.
In the run-up to the Morocco-Spain match , the city of Brussels has decided to strengthen its security system to avoid any disturbances.
Morocco faces Spain on Tuesday in the World Cup round of 16. In addition to the many Moroccan supporters, the Atlas Lions can count on the support of all the Arab supporters present on site .