The World Cup reminds Moroccans of the epic in Qatar.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will remain one of the most distinctive editions in the history of football; this edition was held for the first time in winter, which changed football habits and provided an intense tournament rich in surprises and overwhelming emotions.

One of the most prominent events is the historic achievement of the Moroccan national team. Under the leadership of coach Walid Regragui, the "Atlas Lions" marked a historic path by being the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals, in an achievement that amazed the entire world; considering the defensive solidity of the group, the tactical discipline of its elements, and their collective spirit.

The Moroccan team eliminated, in succession, prestigious football teams such as Spain and Portugal, confirming its organizational quality and rising as a footballing power.

Despite the setback of Walid Regragui's squad in the semifinals against France, the journey of the "Atlas Lions" remains a historical reference and a source of pride for an entire continent.

On the other side of the tournament, the Argentine national team, led by Lionel Messi, wrote a bright chapter in its history. Leo, who truly represents one of the greatest players of all time, was then seeking a world title to complete his impressive record of trophies and titles. Despite Argentina's surprising defeat in the group stage against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its strength grew as the competition progressed, under the leadership of its captain.

In the final, Argentina faced France in what is considered one of the most thrilling matches in World Cup history. The scenario of that encounter was unbelievable: Argentine dominance followed by a French reaction, then two extra time halves that took everyone's breath away. Messi and Mbappé played an exceptional match by all standards, with the latter scoring a historic hat-trick that kept France's hopes alive.

After the match ended in a draw (3-3), the decision came down to penalty kicks. In the end, Argentina asserted itself, granting Messi the only major trophy that was missing from his cabinet full of titles. As the curtain fell on that edition, Messi lifted the World Cup, symbolizing a supreme achievement and an extraordinary career.

The 2022 edition will remain etched in the history of football from two aspects: on one hand, the great achievement of Morocco that redefined the boundaries of African football, and on the other hand, the consolidation of Lionel Messi's dominance, who became a true legend after winning the ultimate football title.

Amidst the emotions, surprises, and unforgettable scenes, the curtain was drawn on the Qatar World Cup as an edition that will undoubtedly leave its own mark in the history of the competition.