The players of the Moroccan national team decided to donate all the cash prizes of the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar, to the poor families of their compatriots. Journalist Khalid Beidun reported this on social networks.
The African team finished the tournament in fourth place. In the bronze medal match, Moroccans lost to the Croatian team (1:2). According to the Associated Press, the Moroccan national football team received a total of $ 25 million for its performance in the World Cup.
Beidun also revealed earlier that midfielder Hakim Ziyech donated $325,000 in prize money to poor Moroccans.
Argentina won the World Cup. In the final match, the South American team defeated France in a penalty shootout.
At the end of the tournament, the best goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), the best young player – Enzo Fernandez (Argentina), the best scorer – Kylian Mbappe (France), the best player – Lionel Messi (Argentina).
Former Moroccan national Mustafa Haji declarationthat the team “nightmare” the French at the World Cup.