Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup quarterfinal berth after 3-0 win over Canada
Moroccans at home and abroad erupted in celebration after the Atlas Lions beat Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:55 AM 05 July 2026
Moroccans at home and abroad celebrated on Saturday after their national team's 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston, sending the Atlas Lions into the quarterfinals.
The win over Canada, one of the tournament's three co-hosts alongside the US and Mexico, made Morocco the first African side to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in back-to-back tournaments.
Fans waving Moroccan flags and chanting "Dima Maghreb" - meaning "Always Morocco" - flooded major streets and squares in Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakesh and Fez, while celebrations also erupted at the Houston Stadium.
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