While American fans mourn the US team’s loss to Sweden on Sunday, much of the Arab world is gearing up in anticipation of the Morocco women’s team game against former colonial power France. The World’s Carolyn Beeler tells how the first Arab or North African nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup is now hoping to continue a successful run with a victory over France on Tuesday.
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