Despite losing 0-2 to France in the World Cup semi-finals at Al-Bayt Stadium, Moroccan media hailed their country's national squad.
The "Atlas Lions'" journey came to an end in the semi-final against France, according to Al-Mukhtab, which expressed delight in the team's performance throughout the competition.
The publication emphasized the important public role, saying that despite the loss, Moroccan and Arab spectators at Al-Bayt Stadium hailed the Moroccan national team players after the game.
According to Al-Mukhtab, coach Walid Regragui spoke with the players immediately after the final whistle on the pitch, telling them to keep their spirits up after completing an unparalleled feat in African and Arab football history by reaching the semi-finals.
According to the Al-Tourtah website, Regragui's emergency substitution in the first half, which included the departure of defender Roman Saiss and midfielder Salim Amlah, contributed significantly to the defeat.
They also stated that the physical aspect was not on the Moroccan team's side throughout the match, that weariness appeared to the players after several tries, and that the collapse occurred after the second goal in the 79th minute.
. According to the "Moroccan Sport" website, the French squad was successful in finishing Morocco's World Cup experience, allowing the country to continue its mission. And the quest to defend his crown when he meets his French opponent in the competition final next Sunday.
And Al-Sabah newspaper used the title "Exit with Heads Raised," with a photo of Atlas Lions supporters congratulating the players after the game.
The national team "wrote the history of its participation in the World Cup in Qatar with an abundance of pride, even when it was defeated by its French counterpart dazzling the world with its style of play, the perseverance of its players, and the presence of its exceptional fans," according to the daily newspaper.
After the match, "Le 360 Sport" paused at "the absurd solidarity between the Atlas Lions and their followers," with a video showing this "wonderful image painted by the fans" at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor city.
However, the site also indicated that "the Moroccan national team could have hoped to achieve a better result, had the physical injuries not undermined its defense."