7/11/2023 0 Comments Portugal fifa 09Meanwhile, the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup tournament will have a format of 12 groups of four teams, the soccer’s world governing body announced Tuesday. Morocco beat both Spain and Portugal during their run to the semi-final of the 2022 World Cup. ![]() The Atlas Lions, the nickname of Morocco’s national team, defeated both Spain and Portugal in the knockout stages in Qatar on their way to becoming the first African and first Arab country to ever reach a World Cup semifinal. Morocco’s announcement comes on the heels of its historic performance at the 2022 World Cup. Japan also collaborated with South Korea in staging the 2002 chapter. The new alliance adds another transcontinental bid to the process, alongside a three-way deal between Greece, Saudi Arabia and Egypt and a separate joint bid from Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile.Ĭountries teaming up to hold the World Cup is not unprecedented, with Canada, America and Mexico due to co-host the World Cup in 2026. “It will also bring out the best in all of us – in effect a combination of genius, creativity, experience and means.” It will “bring together Africa and Europe, the northern and southern Mediterranean, and the African, Arab and Euro-Mediterranean worlds,” he said. Speaking at the Confederation of African Football President’s Outstanding Achievement Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, Benmoussa called the bid “unprecedented in football history.” ![]() Morocco on the verge of World Cup final but face toughest test against France (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images) Simon M Bruty/Getty Images ![]() AR-RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Morocco players run to winning penalty goalscorer Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou as they beat Spain on penalties during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Morocco (0) and Spain (0) (Morocco win 3-0 on penalties) at Education City Stadium on Decemin Ar-Rayyan, Qatar.
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