Arab fans celebrate as Morocco become the only Arab team to reach knockout rounds of FIFAWorldCup, dancing and cheering in Qatar and many other Arab countries
Jubilant Moroccans, Qataris, Saudis, Palestinians and others pour through historic alleys of Souq Waqif in central Doha after Morocco's win.
Hakim Ziyech kicked off the show on Thursday after scoring Morocco's first goal in the 4th minute after a mistake from Canada's goalkeeper before Youssef En-Nesyri scored the second goal to give Morocco a 2-0 lead in the 23rd minute. There were celebrations in besieged Gaza and Cairo. A similar rush of regional goodwill followed Saudi Arabia's shock win against two-time World Cup winner Argentina last week.
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