Morocco's historic run at the Women's World Cup ignites national pride at home

In the picturesque town of Sale, the shock and euphoria of Morocco's soccer team advancing to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup were palpable. “We did not expect this accomplishment,” said Ghita Alaoui, an IT consultant who was at the Hollywood cafe. The team’s success is being talked about in the bustling cafes and restaurants of Rabat, where news of the victory was spreading.

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