The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated Morocco’s historic feat at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The Atlas Lions finished top of Group F and sealed a place in the Round of 16 following a 2-1 win against Canada on Thursday.
It was the first time the North Africans will make it out of the group stage since the 1986 edition hosted by Mexico.
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The former African champions also won two World Cup matches in a single campaign for the first time.
CAF took to social media to celebrate the Atlas Lions.
“For the first time ever, Morocco won 2 #FIFAWorldCup matches in a single campaign. Historic milestone for the Atlas Lions,” CAF tweeted.
Morocco will face Morocco in the Round of 16.