Casablanca erupts in joy after Morocco's World Cup victory over Canada
via Abidjan.net7 min read
Casablanca celebrated late into the night following Morocco's qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals. The Atlas Lions defeated Canada 3-0 on Saturday evening, with the Canadians holding out for 50 minutes before conceding. The final whistle prompted widespread jubilation across Casablanca.
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