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Morocco - The First Arab World Cup
Morocco became this real symbol for Arab countries and African countries, even if ultimately they didn't end up making it to the final. It felt a little bit at times, like the first Arab World Cup was becoming less about Qatar and more about Morocco. These underdog narratives are what Qatar wanted, because the spotlight has shifted away from the state of the migrant deaths. But on the other hand, it's Morocco and Messi who got the spotlight, not Qatar, right? I mean, who really cares at the end of the day who hosted the World Cup after you watched this final? No one, right?