More than football. Saibari’s mother breaks down in tears as she embraces her son after Morocco advances to the last 16

Morocco is celebrating a historic achievement at the 2026 World Cup: the national team secured a spot in the quarterfinals after defeating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regular time. One of the key heroes of this thrilling encounter was attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari. He stepped up to take the decisive spot-kick, sending Morocco through to the next round of the tournament.

Details: Immediately after the final whistle, Ismael headed straight to the stands to share this moment of triumph with the person dearest to him – his mother. The reunion was incredibly emotional: the footballer gave her a tight embrace, and his mother, overwhelmed with happiness, burst into tears on his shoulder.

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The video of this heartwarming moment instantly went viral across social media.

It’s worth noting that Morocco’s next opponent at the World Cup will be Canada.

Reminder: The Netherlands’ captain dedicated his goal to his unborn child.