Following the Atlas Lions of Morocco’s outstanding performance at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the country’s ruler, King Mohammed VI, presented the squad with royal honors.

Morocco created history in Qatar by becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Following the team’s arrival from Qatar on Tuesday, King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his sons, Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, hosted the players, their mothers, the coaching staff, and the country’s Football Federation president Fawzi Lakjaa in Rabat, according to Moroccan national news agency MAP EXPRESS.

During the event, King Mohammed VI bestowed the Order of the Throne on federation president and head coach Walid Regragui (Rank Of Commander).

The monarch then bestowed the Order of the Throne to the whole Atlas Lions 26-man team (Rank Of Officer).

In addition, he directed that royal medals be presented to all members of the national team’s technical and medical personnel in recognition of their outstanding performance in Qatar.

Following that, the King and his sons posed for a commemorative photograph with members of the national team and their moms.

Prior to seeing the monarch, the players were greeted by hundreds of supporters who had gathered to see their idols.