UK TREND: The Moroccans victory charms football fans around the world

Moroccans Celebrating Their Victory by Dancing and Chanting in London Streets

7 December 2022

Following the Moroccans victory match which eliminated Spain out of the world cup, the hashtags #MORSPA, #MOROCCO, and #BONO. Fans are praising the team and showing their support for them after the incredible victory.

What a moment for Morocco 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/ouiIsmAQM9

— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 6, 2022

GIANTS! 🇲🇦

Morocco conceded just a single goal in the #FIFAWorldCup, registering 3 clean sheets in 4 games. Best defensive record in #Qatar2022!@EnMaroc pic.twitter.com/u8tc4jFsdX

— CAF (@CAF_Online) December 6, 2022

“My mother cleaned the houses and my father was a street vendor. We come from a modest family that struggled to earn a living. Today I fight every day for them. They sacrificed themselves for me."

Achraf Hakimi celebrating Morocco's victory against Spain with his mother ❤️ #MAR pic.twitter.com/ChGKzd4jiw

— Fútbol (@El_Futbolesque) December 6, 2022

The Moroccans victory

Across the world, Muslim, Arab fans were celebrating Morocco’s win as it was the first time an Arab team made it to the quarterfinals. Moreover, Morocco just became the fourth African nation to reach a World Cup quarterfinal, joining Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010).

Morocco carrying the African continent, the Arab and the Muslim world 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/udZ0ykgfDp

— Ounahi stan🇲🇦 (@CrewsmatMorocco) December 6, 2022

There was celebration in the Gaza strip as if it were their own national team, illustrating the strong love and connection between Palestine and Morocco.

People in Gaza celebrating the victory of Morocco over Spain. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/8NyY22ATvs

— Muhammad Smiry 🇵🇸 (@MuhammadSmiry) December 6, 2022

Furthermore, Moroccan fans raised the Palestinian flag during every match at the FIFA World Cup, demonstrating their love for Palestine. In their celebration picture after their match against Spain, the Moroccan team also carried the Palestinian flag.

Morocco players raise the flag of Palestine while celebrating their historic victory against Spain at the World Cup 🇵🇸❤️🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/kDoKd21tD4

— Fútbol (@El_Futbolesque) December 6, 2022

Following Morocco’s victory over Spain, journalists like Richard Medhurt noted the hoisting of the Palestinian flag by the Moroccan team.

Congratulations to Morocco! The first Arab team to make it to the World Cup quarter finals. They are the pride of Arabs everywhere. Here is the team hoisting the Palestinian flag after their victory against Spain #FIFAWorldCup 🇲🇦🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/zvr6HhXzA7

— Richard Medhurst (@richimedhurst) December 7, 2022

Twitter users also praised Walid Regragui, the Moroccan manager, for his excellent leadership abilities. Although he only took over in August, he has led Morocco to the quarterfinals for the first time.

Walid Regragui only took over as Morocco manager in August 😲

He is the first African manager to lead a country to the quarter-finals of a World Cup 👏#BBCWorldCup #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/6TfhEn5MFG

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) December 6, 2022

Football fans

Moroccan fans celebrated and praised their team, especially goalkeeper Yassine Bono, for his incredible saves. Additionally, he received the match’s player of the match award.

How do you expect to beat morocco in penalties when Bono is literally smiling at the ball in the most decisive game of Morocco history ❤️🇲🇦😂 #Morocco #Spain #WorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/M5bYvhUB8U

— ahmed baokbah 🇸🇦🏎✈️ (@ahmed_baokbah) December 6, 2022

That smile after he saved 3 penalties. He knew wut he was doing 😘😘😘
👑 #Morocco pic.twitter.com/vPd0V9G9h8

— Abier (@abierkhatib) December 6, 2022

Morocco's YASSINE BONO has been named as the official man of the match against Spain 😏

DESERVED! 🔥 #PulseSports | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/lBlOnjExOw

— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) December 6, 2022

After a goalless draw, Achraf Hakimi scored the winning penalty as Morocco advanced through to the quarterfinals of the World Cup 3-0.

Morocco surged into the quarterfinals thanks to Hakimi’s cool performance under intense pressure. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved two of Spain’s three penalties with brilliance.

At the final whistle, Morocco fans erupted in wild celebration as their side reached the last eight for the first time, where they will face Portugal on Saturday 10th of December (15:00 GMT).

The last time Morocco reached the last 16 was in 1986, but they are now five games unbeaten in this World Cup.

With Spain losing to Russia in 2018, it is the second consecutive time that Spain has exited a World Cup at the last 16 stage.