Egypt became the third country from Africa to qualify for the FIFA World Cup ’26, following Morocco and Tunisia. This will be Egypt’s fourth trip to the World Cup after 1934, 1990 and 2018. The Pharaohs got the better of Djibouti with an easy 3-0 win at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, lastContinue reading “The Pharaohs Are Going To The USA as Egypt Qualify For The FIFA World Cup”
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Morocco and Tunisia Qualify For the FIFA World Cup’26
Morocco became the first team from Africa to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. The Moroccans beat Niger 5-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on the 6th of September and then followed up with a 2-0 victory over Zambia lastContinue reading “Morocco and Tunisia Qualify For the FIFA World Cup’26”
Cleaning Stadiums, Winning Hearts
The Good SamaritansThe first match of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was played between the host nation and Ecuador, with the South Americans emerging easy winners. Once the match got over, some of the spectators instead of leaving the stadium in a rush to avoid the crowd, stayed back and when everyone had left,Continue reading “Cleaning Stadiums, Winning Hearts”
The 100th of A Second
Los Angeles, 6th of August, 1984 The 6th of August 1984 was the day when we understood the importance of ‘ the 100th of a second ‘. A period of time which is much shorter than a blink of an eye was the difference between celebrations and agony as Cristieana Cojucaro of Romania edged out India’s PT UshaContinue reading “The 100th of A Second”
Its Another Podium Finish for the Never Say Die Croatia
Croatia vs Morocco : Third Place Play Off Croatia got passed Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium and secured 3rd place and a podium finish following their runners up effort four years ago in Russia. It was another well fought and closely contested match which went in favour of an extremely determined Croatia. Croatia’s FirstContinue reading “Its Another Podium Finish for the Never Say Die Croatia”
Morocco – A Reference Point : World Cup Diaries
The Qatar World Cup has not only been a World Cup of many Firsts, but has also been one of the most open and well contested Tournaments, wherein it was always difficult to point out a clear favourite. Some big names have gone to dust while some unheralded ones have snatched the spotlight. Some oldContinue reading “Morocco – A Reference Point : World Cup Diaries”
France beat Gritty Morocco to book Summit Clash with Argentina
The Al-Bayt Stadium (featured image) filled to its rim was buzzing with excitement as the dark horses Morocco took on the Defending Champions, the mighty France in the second semi- final of the World Cup . With a major exodus from Morocco and across the globe into Qatar for the match, the Moroccan supporters simplyContinue reading “France beat Gritty Morocco to book Summit Clash with Argentina”
Messi Prevails as Argentina Storm into Finals
A Sea of Argentine Colours It was a sea of white and light blue as thousands of Argentine Fans thronged the massive Lusail Stadium in Doha in anticipation of another Messi show and surely enough they were not disappointed. The world watched as Messi and his team mates moved a step closer to the WorldContinue reading “Messi Prevails as Argentina Storm into Finals”
It’s Laasida & Tajine time in Morocco : World Cup Diaries
The battle lines are drawn as the FIFA World Cup approaches its last leg. With the Semi-Finals set to begin tomorrow, of the 4 teams which would be on view, one of the them is making a Semi-Final appearance for the very first time. The North African Atlas Lions, Morocco. A country of 40 million peopleContinue reading “It’s Laasida & Tajine time in Morocco : World Cup Diaries”
H I S T O R I C A L : World Cup Quarter Finals
History beckoned as the Day of the remaining two Quarter Finals unravelled into a beautiful Arab evening. The hugely improved, History chasing Moroccans were to take on the dangerous Portugese, and the defending Champions France were drawn to face England, a pity that one of the two towering nations of Football would perish at nightContinue reading “H I S T O R I C A L : World Cup Quarter Finals”