2026 World Cup: From «No era penal» to Achraf Hakimi, Mexico has a soft spot for Morocco

The Morocco – Netherlands match at the 2026 World Cup does not directly involve Mexican fans. Even so, the fixture in Monterrey is highlighting an unprecedented wave of Mexican enthusiasm for the Atlas Lions. Supporters of El Tri appreciated Hakimi’s gesture during the press conference, while also remembering their bitter defeat to the Oranje at the World Cup on June 29, 2014.

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