Many Moroccans had dreamed of it, but knew that the mission was difficult against Spain, one of the World Cup favorites. But the “Atlas Lions” managed to rise to the quarterfinals by eliminating the “roja” on penalties.
On the sidelines of this historic qualification, the Moroccan community in Europe has let its joy burst. Throughout Europe and especially in France, they went out to celebrate this historic victory.
Hundreds of Moroccan supporters gathered on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, on Place Bellecour in Lyon. Indescribable jubilation scenes and horns accompanied by smoke bombs and Moroccan songs to celebrate this qualification.
⚽🇲🇦 Mondial: The immense joy of Moroccan supporters on the Champs-Élysées after the qualification in the quarter-finals Pic.twitter.com/poreAiroq2— BFMTV (@BFMTV) December 6, 2022
Liesse scenes observed throughout France, in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Rouen, Montpellier, Toulouse, etc. A crowd of people notably marched on the Champs-Élysées, and in the district of Châtelet-les-Halles, smoke in hand, on foot or by car.