Daily News | ‘We showed up’: Morocco’s World Cup performance fuels pride among Philly Arabs
The referee blew his final whistle, and the crowd in Qatar erupted in thunderous cheers.
At this year’s World Cup, Arab teams have been performing perhaps better than ever before, defeating teams that are stronger on paper in upset after upset. The victories have been a source of immense pride and unity for Arabs of different nationalities who are scattered around the world and Philadelphia, as well as hope that their people and cultures will now be more humanized and visible on the global stage.
Saudi Arabia defeating Argentina 2-1, in what many have dubbed the greatest upset in World Cup history, kicked off the victories. Then Tunisia beat France 1-0, Morocco beat Canada 2-1 and then ultimately beat Spain after the tied game went to penalty kicks. The Arab teams were on fire, and their fans beamed with incredulous pride.
“There’s a big motivation for all Arab teams, with the World Cup in Qatar,” Laouine continued. “When you play the World Cup in an Arab country, you have to show the world that yes, we are here and we’re going to do something special.”
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