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Ranim Hamed, is Palestinian, and Naamah Tawil, is Lebanese but on Wednesday night they were both supporting Morocco. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Hiba El Adouli, from Morocco, and Jordanian Saad Al Zarb were cheering the Arab team on. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Not everyone was supporting the underdogs, including David Rogynian, from Russia who always backs France. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Oukaima Laouhidi, another Moroccan in Dubai was hopeful of a spot in the final. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Imad Yousef, Syrian, and Noha Kari, from Morocco said the team has taught millions about believing in hope. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Matthew Madanat, Jordanian joined the hordes of Morocco supporters during the game against France. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Ranim Hamed, is Palestinian, and Naamah Tawil, is Lebanese but on Wednesday night they were both supporting Morocco. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Hiba El Adouli, from Morocco, and Jordanian Saad Al Zarb were cheering the Arab team on. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Not everyone was supporting the underdogs, including David Rogynian, from Russia who always backs France. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Oukaima Laouhidi, another Moroccan in Dubai was hopeful of a spot in the final. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Imad Yousef, Syrian, and Noha Kari, from Morocco said the team has taught millions about believing in hope. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Matthew Madanat, Jordanian joined the hordes of Morocco supporters during the game against France. Patrick Ryan / The National
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Ranim Hamed, is Palestinian, and Naamah Tawil, is Lebanese but on Wednesday night they were both supporting Morocco. Patrick Ryan / The National
'Pride of the Arab world': Morocco fans in Dubai react to World Cup loss against France
Supporters say the North African team has taught them that anything is possible with a bit of hope
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Patrick Ryan
15 December, 2022
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