Biden: It Was Remarkable to Watch How Much Morocco’s Team Has Been Able to Achieve

Following the Moroccan national team’s impressive showing in the FIFA 2022 World Cup, US President Joe Biden has added his name to a growing list of admirers who have expressed their public admiration for them.

In a tweet posted on Wednesday, Biden thanked Morocco’s head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, for inviting him to watch the semifinal match between Morocco and France.

This week, Akhannouch visited Washington for the US-Africa meeting.

Regardless of your allegiance, Biden said, “It was amazing to observe what this squad, Morocco, has been able to accomplish.”

The post also included a picture of Akhannouch and Biden enjoying the game among other African leaders, including Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.

Over the course of the international tournament, the US has been among those who have admired Morocco’s Atlas Lions. Every time Morocco competed in a World Cup match, the US embassy in Rabat prepared to support the Atlas Lions.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken also shared a heartwarming post following Morocco’s qualification for the semi-finals last week.

The national team of Morocco was defeated by France 2-0 in the semifinals. But millions of football fans across the world were riveted by the Atlas Lions’ performance.

Morocco set a record by only allowing three goals during the international competition. Nayef Aguerd, a Moroccan football player, made a mistake and scored during the group stage match between Morocco and Canada.

Morocco’s national squad created news throughout the world for being the first Arab and African nation to get to the World Cup semifinals.

Morocco will now compete against Croatia on Saturday for third place after losing to France.