Why Morocco seduces the world of football

The New York Times highlights Morocco’s sports policy, which is experiencing certain growth, and the kingdom’s desire to become “a world reference in football. »

International successes and historic performances, modern sports infrastructures, network of influence in Africa… Morocco’s sports policy commands admiration. In 2022, Morocco became the first African and Arab country to reach the final four of a World Cup. This year, the Moroccan Olympic team won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games by dominating Egypt 6-0, becoming the third African nation to reach the Olympic podium in football. In 2023, the Atlas Lionesses participated for the first time in the Women’s Football World Cup. “The meteoric rise of Morocco on the international football scene” is confirmed, indicated the New York Times, in a long article. The daily notes that the kingdom no longer hides its ambitions, especially its wish to become a “world reference in football”. To achieve this, he activates certain levers.