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Morocco Makes African History at World Cup

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Morocco continues to make African football history by becoming the first team from the continent to reach the quarter-finals at successive World Cups, despite facing France in their next match.

Morocco has set a proud example for Africa at the World Cup, achieving several milestones over the past six decades. They were the first African country to qualify directly for the 1970 finals, returned in 1986 to become the first team from the continent to reach the last 16, and made an impressive semi-final run in Qatar in 2022. sweetbonan.org

Even if they lose to France on Thursday, the Atlas Lions have made tournament history by being the first African team to reach the quarter-finals at successive World Cups, continuing their legacy of excellence on the global stage.

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