Morocco claim finest result in their history to beat Belgium

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DOHA: Belgium are the second best team in the world, according to FIFA, but they were definitely second best to Morocco on Sunday. The 2-0 win that went the way of the Atlas Lions was fully deserved and surely the most impressive World Cup result in the country’s history. But whatever happens on Thursday, this was Morocco’s best ever day on the global stage. Back in 1986, they became the first Arab (and African) team to make the second round of the World Cup. Sunday was celebration day for the whole of Morocco, including their magnificent supporters in Qatar, after the biggest and best result in their World Cup history.
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