At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Morocco became the first African and first Arab nation ever to reach the semi-finals, finishing 4th and inspiring millions worldwide.
Morocco's Atlas Lions wrote history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African nation and the first Arab country ever to reach the semi-finals of football's greatest tournament.
The team, coached by Walid Regragui, captivated the world with victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal before falling to eventual runners-up France. Their defense was extraordinary — conceding only 1 goal (an own goal) in 5 matches.
Morocco finished 4th, the best-ever result for any African or Arab nation, proving that African football had arrived at the highest level.