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    • Morocco Makes History to Advance at 2022 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

    By on December 7, 2022

    Doha: Morocco became the first Arab nation and only the fourth African nation to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout.

    Morocco made history to reach the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 following the qualification from the group F that also included Croatia, Belgium and Canada.

    Achraf Hakimi, who was born in Madrid and previously played for Real Madrid, converted the deciding penalty in the shootout. Abdelhamid Sabiri and Hakim Ziyech, who returned to the national team after a dispute with the previous coach, also scored for Morocco.

    Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two.

    The teams drew 0-0 in regulation and extra time.

    Morocco has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and will next face either Portugal or Switzerland.

    Morocco is also the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight. The team made the round of 16 once before, at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

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