The qualification of the Atlas Lions on Tuesday delighted well beyond Moroccan borders.
It is indeed the first "Arab" team to reach the quarter-finals in the World Cup.
Scenes of jubilation took place in Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, but also in the West Bank.
A torrent of joy that demonstrated the solidarity of Arab countries in this World Cup.
The other image of the day is the return to Madrid of the Spanish selection.
Luis Enrique's players were eliminated in the round of 16 like four years ago.
A real surprise when La Roja had started this World Cup flat out 7-0 against Costa Rica.
Portugal were back in training today.
A player marked by his absence: Cristiano Ronaldo, substitute against Switzerland, did not appear on the field.
This Wednesday against Switzerland, he had started as a substitute, a first for fifteen years.
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