The present trophy holders, France have a spectacular team at this World Cup. They were successful in their run the last time they played for the coveted trophy and this time they have already come as far as the semi-finals. The reason behind such a great run of wins comes from a team that hosts quite a number of world-class players. The players are not only talented but also
Many may call it an upset or a surprise, but the undeniable fact is that Morocco is one of the four semi-finalists in this World Cup. They are the first African nation to get this far. With players like Achraf Hakimi and Romain Saiss on the team, many forget that ‘The Wizard of Amsterdam’ Hakim Ziyech is also playing for Morocco.
Kylian Mbappé tweeted “ACHRAF HAKIMI.”, as soon as his PSG teammate’s penalty qualified Morocco for the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The tweet was accompanied by three emojis: A king’s crown, a heart with fingers, and a penguin. Why a penguin? Because a few seconds earlier, Hakimi celebrated his winning penalty by imitating the bird, a tribute to a celebration they often
Most teams at this year’s FIFA World Cup have talked about being like family, and the Moroccan team has truly been one. With their commitment to togetherness, strong support from their family members, and mutual respect among teammates, they have performed at the highest levels achieving success that no one anticipated.