Morocco fans celebrate on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees after their team won the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F soccer match against Canada in Paris, December 1, 2022. (Photo by Julie Sebadelha / AFP)
Morocco fans celebrate on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees after their team won the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F soccer match against Canada in Paris, December 1, 2022. (Photo by Julie Sebadelha / AFP)
A fan is lit up with joy in Paris. AFP
A fan is lit up with joy in Paris. AFP
Other supporters celebrated in Rabat, Morocco. AP
Other supporters celebrated in Rabat, Morocco. AP
Joy on the Champs-Elysees after Morocco's win. AFP
Joy on the Champs-Elysees after Morocco's win. AFP
Supporters draped in the flag. AFP
Supporters draped in the flag. AFP
Party time for Morocco fans in Paris. AFP
Party time for Morocco fans in Paris. AFP
Their team beat Canada in the Group F match. AFP
Their team beat Canada in the Group F match. AFP
The green star of Morocco is displayed on flags draped around proud fans' shoulders. AFP
The green star of Morocco is displayed on flags draped around proud fans' shoulders. AFP
Party in Paris. AFP
Party in Paris. AFP
All ages celebrate. AFP
All ages celebrate. AFP
Champs-Elysees erupts in celebration. AFP
Champs-Elysees erupts in celebration. AFP
Posing for photos, fans capture the moment. AFP
Posing for photos, fans capture the moment. AFP
The party was in full swing for Moroccans in Souq Waqif, Doha. Getty Images
The party was in full swing for Moroccans in Souq Waqif, Doha. Getty Images
They bang the drum for their team. Getty Images
They bang the drum for their team. Getty Images
The streets of Rabat, Morocco, are packed with fans. AP
The streets of Rabat, Morocco, are packed with fans. AP
Moroccans celebrate a superhero performance in Souq Waqif, Doha. Getty Images
Moroccans celebrate a superhero performance in Souq Waqif, Doha. Getty Images
Things look rosy for Moroccan fans. AP Photo
Things look rosy for Moroccan fans. AP Photo
The Champs-Elysees in Paris rings with cheers from Moroccans. EPA
The Champs-Elysees in Paris rings with cheers from Moroccans. EPA
In Casablanca, supporters show their appreciation. AP
In Casablanca, supporters show their appreciation. AP
Joy in Trafalgar Square, London. AP Photo
Joy in Trafalgar Square, London. AP Photo
The London party continues into the night. AP Photo
The London party continues into the night. AP Photo

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Moroccan fans celebrate topping World Cup group - in pictures

From London to Casablanca, the Moroccan diaspora hail their team's achievement in qualifying for the first knockout round

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December 02, 2022

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