Morocco makes history, advances at Women’s World Cup

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Adam Lucente

Aug 3, 2023

Morocco's forward #11 Fatima Tagnaout (L) celebrates after the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group H football match between Morocco and Colombia at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth on Aug. 3, 2023. — COLIN MURTY/AFP via Getty Images

Morocco defeated Colombia on Thursday, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time at a FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 while Germany and South Korea tied 1-1, allowing Morocco to advance out of Group H into the next round.

Morocco make it to the knockouts in their debut World Cup.

This is a historic moment for the country.

The first Arab country at a World Cup.

Three African countries are through.

They will inspire a generation of footballers! #DimaMaghrib #FIFAWWC 🇲🇦
— Mina Ibrahim (@MinaFootball) August 3, 2023

Germany crushed Morocco 6-0 in the Atlas Lionesses’ first match, but the squad bounced back to defeat South Korea 1-0 in the next one. The latter was Morocco’s first-ever victory at the quadrennial soccer tournament.