World Cup 2022: Morocco fans celebrate around the world after historic win
Morocco fans partied all over the globe after they reached the last eight of the World Cup - eliminating titans Spain in the process. Here, fans in Brussels celebrate in the city centre after watching the game (Reuters)
Supporters of Morocco lit smoke flares in the French city of Nice after the historic win on penalties (AFP)
Fans poured onto the streets of Italy, driving around in cars and beeping horns to mark the occasion. Fans have praised Achraf Hakimi, who scored the decisive penalty during the shoot-out (Reuters)
Celebrations also took place in Libya, where people chanted loudly in town centres and local neighbourhoods. Many came out bearing the Moroccan flag, calling the win a 'proud' moment for all Arabs and North Africans (AFP)
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, fans cheered and lit smoke flares along main roads. This year's World Cup is being hosted in the Arab world for the first time in its history, giving fans from the region a rare window to showcase their culture and enjoy the game up close (AFP)
In Morocco, the streets were alive with fans parading, sounding horns and singing. Roads came to a grinding halt due to the sheer volume of supporters out in public (AFP)
Fans came out onto the Champs-Elysees in Paris to mark the win. Morocco will play Portugal in the quarter-finals (AFP)
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