Morocco hate watch World Cup Brazil social media backlash

The match against the Brazilians is scheduled for this Saturday at 11 p.m. Moroccan time, in New Jersey. Just hours before kickoff, the social network X is observing a multiplication of hostile posts. This trend accelerated Thursday after South Africa’s defeat against Mexico. With South Africans having suffered numerous mockeries, several internet users are announcing that Morocco will be the next target of these jibes. "The World Cup hate-watch continues. Morocco, you are officially next on the list," writes one user, followed by another message stating: "Morocco, you are next for the hate watch."

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These virtual attacks are reviving controversies that emerged during the Africa Cup of Nations campaign earlier this year. The chaotic final against Senegal had provoked strong reactions on the African football section of the web. This match had been disrupted by crowd movements and the controversial withdrawal of Senegalese players. The CAF had then declared the Atlas Lions African champions by forfeit with a score of 3-0. During and since this tournament, a genuine campaign of hostility has targeted the national team.