Morocco's unfinished business with France
Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?
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Notable Quotes
""This is a revenge match for the Moroccan national team.""
— Hamza Shteiwy , Athlete
""What happened in Qatar wasn't a fluke.""
— Hameed Bel Hassan , Athlete
""There are flights full of supporters coming from Morocco to the United States.""
— Hamza Shteiwy , Athlete
Key People
Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan defender awaiting trial on similar charges.
President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation advocating for players' family presence.
Veteran Moroccan journalist reflecting on the national team's success.
Moroccan sports journalist discussing the national team's mindset.
Ismael Saibari is a Moroccan football player.
King of Morocco who welcomed players and their mothers after returning from the World Cup.
Moroccan football player who gained attention for an emotional moment with his mother during the World Cup.
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Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?
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