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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails Morocco's 'fighting spirit' in World Cup run

Sunday, 5 July 2026 08:58

By ARN News Staff

AFP

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised Morocco's "fighting spirit" after they booked a slot in the World Cup quarter finals with a 3-0 defeat against Canada.

In a social media post, Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the "Atlas Lions" for their "victory".

"Congratulations on qualifying for the quarterfinals of the World Cup... A strong performance... and a fighting spirit that we rejoice in and take pride in," he wrote.

He also extended his wishes to the people of Morocco and King Mohammed VI, praying for the team's "success in their upcoming matches".

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, also took to social media to mark Morocco's World Cup run.

"A well-deserved joy for the Atlas Lions with their qualification today to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, after a strong performance and high spirit that embodied the determination of the brotherly Moroccan national team," he wrote.

 

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday, ending the record run of the co-hosts in the tournament and advancing to the quarter-finals for a second time in a row.

They will face the winners of Saturday’s round of 16 clash between Paraguay and France in the quarter-finals on July 9.

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