Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to reach the Women's World Cup knockout stages, creating yet more history at the tournament. Image: The Morocco players were in tears as they qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World CupIf Morocco's qualification for the Women's World Cup inspired a generation, this will cement the legacy of the Atlas Lionesses. The Atlas Lionesses had created history just by qualifying for the World Cup, and then just by securing their first win. Morocco's men's team also made World Cup history last year. In the 2022 men's World Cup, the Atlas Lions advanced to the round of 16 for the first time since 1986 and became the first African or Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 03, 2023 13:15 UTC