Morocco makes history, advances at Women’s World Cup
The Atlas Lionesses are the first team from the Arab World to play in the soccer tournament.
Morocco defeated Colombia on Thursday, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time at a FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 while Germany and South Korea tied 1-1, allowing Morocco to advance out of Group H into the next round.
Morocco make it to the knockouts in their debut World Cup.
— Mina Ibrahim (@MinaFootball) August 3, 2023
This is a historic moment for the country.
The first Arab country at a World Cup.
Three African countries are through.
They will inspire a generation of footballers! #DimaMaghrib #FIFAWWC 🇲🇦
Germany crushed Morocco 6-0 in the Atlas Lionesses’ first match, but the squad bounced back to defeat South Korea 1-0 in the next one. The latter was Morocco’s first-ever victory at the quadrennial soccer tournament.
Morocco will next face France on Aug. 8.
