Morocco return home to heroes' welcome after historic FIFA World Cup 2022

Updated : Dec 28, 2022 10:25
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AP

The Moroccan football team were given a heroes welcome after they returned from the World Cup having made history.

Thousands lined the streets in the capital Rabat, to pay tribute to the 'Atlas Lions' following their fourth-place finish in Qatar.

Morocco reached the semi-finals in the competition against all odds. It was the first time an African country had reached the last four at a FIFA World Cup.

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