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As the first African and first Arab country to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco’s soccer team now represents so much more than its own nation as its achievements have united a region and continent in celebration.\n <\/p>\n

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The Moroccan flag was displayed in cities all around the world on Saturday, as fans celebrated the Atlas Lions’ historic 1-0 victory over Portugal.\n <\/p>\n

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Videos on social media show car horns blaring long into the night in Casablanca; crowds dancing in London’s Trafalgar Square; streets packed with people in Rabat; fans celebrating in Paris, as well as halls of Moroccan fans erupting with joy when Youssef En-Nesyri’s header found the back of the net and again at the final whistle.\n <\/p>\n

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Political leaders from around the world also hailed the Atlas Lions, who have now defeated Belgium, Spain and Portugal \u2013 all ranked inside the top 10 of FIFA’s world rankings \u2013 in this tournament.\n <\/p>\n

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Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby said on Twitter<\/a>: \u201cHistoric and extraordinary! The qualification of the Atlas Lions for the semi-final of the 2022 world is that of all Africa. Full support to the representatives of Africa for the grand finale. Africa world champion, yes it is possible inchallah!\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid tweeted<\/a>: \u201cNo voice is louder than Morocco’s in the World Cup!\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\u201cWe share the joy of our brothers,\u201d tweeted<\/a> Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.\n <\/p>\n

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\u201cWe rejoice when the Arabs rejoice,\u201d said Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, per Reuters, and hailed a \u201chistoric\u201d victory.\n <\/p>\n

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The two rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas also sent congratulations, according to Reuters.\n <\/p>\n

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Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah tweeted<\/a>: \u201cCongratulations to the Moroccan national team for their historic qualification to the World Cup semi-finals,\u201d alongside an emoji of the Moroccan flag.\n <\/p>\n

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II congratulated King Mohammed VI of Morocco via a phone call and wished the team \u201csuccess in the remaining matches,\u201d the Royal Hashemite Court’s twitter account<\/a> said.\n <\/p>\n

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Egypt’s Foreign Ministry tweeted<\/a>: \u201cSincere heartfelt congratulations to the brotherly kingdom of Morocco.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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\u201cI congratulate the Atlas Lions on their win today and becoming the first African and Arab team to ever reach the semi-finals of the World Cup,\u201d US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

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Three African countries had reached the quarterfinals before \u2013 Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010 \u2013 but had all fallen agonizingly short of a spot in the semifinals.\n <\/p>\n

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Morocco’s success marks a hugely significant moment in the history of African football, and one that was lauded by some of the continent’s biggest footballing stars.\n <\/p>\n

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\u201cCONTINENTAL HISTORY!\u2026 What an achievement by the Atlas Lions,\u201d the Confederation of African Football tweeted<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n

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\u201cThey did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa,\u201d tweeted<\/a> retired Ivorian star Didier Drogba.\n <\/p>\n

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Samuel Eto’o, the former Cameroon striker and current president of the country’s football federation, said on Twitter<\/a>: \u201cIncredible! \u2026The entire continent is rooting for you.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

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Even pop star Shakira joined in the celebrations, tweeting<\/a>, \u201cThis time for Africa!!\u201d in reference to her song used as during the 2010 World Cup, with a clapping emoji and a Moroccan flag.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n