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Morocco's Atlas Lions defeat Haiti, advance to World Cup round of 16 in Mexico
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Morocco's Atlas Lions secured a 4-2 victory over Haiti in Atlanta, completing their group stage at the 2026 World Cup. Despite trailing twice in the first half, goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saïbari brought them level, followed by second-half scores from Soufiane Rahimi and Yassine Gessime. This win highlights the team's strong character as they prepare for their round of 16 match next Monday at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico. This return to Mexico holds historical significance for Moroccan football, as it was the site of their first major World Cup achievement 40 years ago. In 1986, the Atlas Lions topped a group including England, Poland, and Portugal, drawing with Poland 0-0 and England 0-0, then achieving a historic 3-1 win against Portugal with two goals from Abderrazak Khairi and one from Abdelkrim Merry. Following their historic semi-final run in Qatar in 2022, the national team, led by Ouahbi, has now advanced past the first round in two consecutive World Cups, a first for the Kingdom. Their next opponent will be the leader of Group F, expected to be either the Netherlands or Japan.
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Royal Air Maroc RAM is introducing 12 special flights between Casablanca and Monterrey, Mexico, to transport over 3,000 Atlas Lions supporters for the 2026 World Cup. Six outbound flights will operate from Saturday to Monday, followed by six return flights from Tuesday to Thursday. This marks RAM's first service to Monterrey and Mexico, utilizing latest-generation wide-body aircraft for direct flights with an estimated duration of 11 hours each way. A round-trip economy class ticket is priced at 10,000 dirhams, non-modifiable and non-refundable. Hamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, stated that the company, as the official carrier of the National Football Team, quickly mobilized to meet the expectations of Moroccan fans. Passengers must possess a valid Mexican visa or a valid visa from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen Area member state to enter Mexico. Tickets go on sale starting 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Royal Air Maroc commercial agencies in Morocco and via the dedicated portal "https://golions.royalairmaroc.com".
Morocco is advancing its automotive industry ambitions, marked by the 8th edition of the Automotive Industrial Competitiveness Exhibition SCIA in Kénitra. The event, attended by Minister of Industry and Commerce Ryad Mezzour and Governor of Kénitra province Abdelhamid El Mazid, signifies a shift from a focus on automotive subcontracting to industrial competitiveness. This change reflects Morocco's goal to upgrade its automotive sector, enhance local integration, and position itself in electric, connected, and decarbonized mobility. The SCIA 2026 features over 200 exhibitors from twelve countries, including Morocco, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, China, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. These exhibitors represent various automotive fields such as engineering, equipment manufacturing, logistics, and training centers. Minister Mezzour highlighted Morocco's significant progress in the automotive industry, attributing it to the vision of King Mohammed VI. He noted that Morocco has surpassed major European countries in production capacity and become a leading innovator in the sector. Rachid Machou, president of AMICA, emphasized the exhibition's role in strengthening national industrial competitiveness, focusing on developing local subcontracting, integrating first and second-tier suppliers, and accelerating technology transfer. A key theme of this edition is the transition to electric vehicles. The program includes five panels covering local integra
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