Morocco became the first representative of Africa with two exits to the quarterfinals of the World Cup

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The Moroccan team continues to rewrite the history of African football. In the match of the 1/8 finals of the World Cup 2026, the Moroccans beat Canada 3:0 and made it to the quarterfinals of the tournament.

This success became another in history for Morocco reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Previously, the team reached this stage at the 2022 World Rock Championships in Qatar, where they became the main sensation of the tournament.

Thus, Morocco became the only African team that twice reached the quarterfinals of the World Championships. Which center of Africa's representatives have reached this stage more than once:.

- Cameroon - 1990 years - Senegal - 2002 years - Ghana - 2010 years - Morocco - 2022 and 2026 years In the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, the Moroccan team plays against France.

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