Morocco King Rewards Team With Highest Order After World Cup Heroics

• The Morocco national team arrived in Rabat after finishing fourth at the World Cup
• The players and technical team were presented with the country's highest order
• Morocco are the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the tournament

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has rewarded the national football team with the country's highest order, following their historic World Cup performance.

The North Africans defied all odds to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, beating favourites Belgium, Spain and Portugal en-route to making history.

Having finished fourth at the tournament in Qatar, the team arrived to a heroic welcome in Casablanca, before attending a special ceremony held at the King's Throne Hall of the Royal Palace in Rabat.

King Mohammed VI, in the company of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, presented the entire team with the Order of the Throne.

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President of Morocco's Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa and Head Coach, Walid Regragui were the first to receive their honours before the 26 players - who arrived with their mothers - were decorated by the King.

The Atlas Lions' historic run at the World Cup saw them finish top of their group, before victories over Spain and Portugal saw them clash with former champions France in the semi-finals.

Morocco lost to Les Bleus 2-0, before finishing fourth in the tournament after defeat to Croatia in the final play-off game.

Morocco given heroic welcome

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on the national football team of Morocco being accorded heroic welcome after jetting back home from the 2022 World Cup.

The North Africans enjoyed a successful campaign during the global football showpiece, as they became the first African team in history to reach the semis.

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Morocco made it to the semi-finals after facing off against and pushing past some of the best teams in the world.

Morocco players tribute former player

Players of Morocco celebrated their victory over Spain at the World Cup in Qatar by paying tribute to Abdelhak Nouri.

The Atlas Lions beat the 2010 world champions on penalties to advance to the last eight of the tournament.

After the match, the players took a moment during their celebrations to remember Dutch-born Moroccan player Nouri.