Morocco triumphed over the United States of America with a 4-0 victory in the 2024 Olympic Games football quarter-finals.
Goals from Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, Achraf Hakimi, and Mehdi Maouhoub sealed the win, igniting celebrations among the predominantly Moroccan crowd.
The win marks a historic moment for Morocco, as it is their first time reaching the knockout stages of the Olympic tournament.
The team’s performance ensures they will have two opportunities to secure a medal; a win in the semi-finals would advance them to the gold medal match, while a loss would place them in contention for the bronze.
Despite the defeat, the U.S. men’s team showed significant progress by making it to the knockout stages.
This year’s Olympic appearance was their first since 2008, and advancing to the quarter-finals marked their best performance since finishing fourth in 2000.
The Parc des Princes was a sea of celebration, with Moroccan supporters lighting flares and cheering on their team’s comprehensive victory, setting the stage for an exciting path to potential Olympic glory.
