The Bigger Picture Behind Morocco's World Cup Run The quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup are always a highlight, but this year's matchup between France and Morocco has taken on a life of its own.
While many focus on the Opta supercomputer's prediction that Les Bleus will win 61. 7% of the time, the real story is about how Morocco's Atlas Lions have become a force to be reckoned with in world football.
For years, Morocco has been a Cinderella story at the World Cup. They've consistently punched above their weight, but their semifinal defeat to France in 2022 was seen as a low point for the team.