Morocco becomes only MENA team to advance in World Cup

Spain is the next opponent for Morocco, whose team comprises many players from Europe of Moroccan heritage. The team has also used their performance in Doha to display pro-Palestine solidarity.
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Morocco's midfielder Hakim Ziyech (L) celebrates with teammates after he scored his team's first goal during his team's World Cup victory over Canada at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on Dec. 1, 2022. - NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images
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Morocco’s strong World Cup run will continue in the round of 16 this week. 

Morocco tied with Croatia in its first match at the World Cup in Doha before defeating both Belgium and Canada. Morocco ended up winning Group F and thereby advanced to the round of 16, along with Group F runner-up Croatia. 

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