The players of Morocco national soccer team celebrate on a bus and wave during a homecoming parade in central Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Morocco national team won the fourth place at the last World Cup. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Following their arrival in Rabat, the players and their mothers were honoured by King Mohammed VI for their historic performance in Qatar.

A group photo of the Moroccan national football team with their mothers and the nation's king in the center has since gone viral on social media.

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According to reports, the players mothers accompanied them to the palace, in recognition of their efforts to "instill in their children the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and national belonging".

The Mothers also played a prominent role in the team's history-making World Cup performance, acting as cheerleaders for their sons, both on and off the pitch.

 Morocco's midfielder Sofiane Boufal celebrates with his mother after qualifying for the semi-final.

Sofiane Boufal, was also seen dancing with his mother on the pitch, celebrating their country's historic win over Portugal in the knockout state.

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