Moroccan national team striker Abdulrazak Hamdallah announced his retirement from international play, following his triumph with his national team in winning the 2025 Arab Cup title.
Hamdallah stated in comments that he made the decision to retire internationally in order to give young players the opportunity to wear the Moroccan national team jersey, confirming that winning the Arab Cup is the best conclusion to his international career.
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Abdulrazak Hamdallah contributed to the Moroccan national team’s triumph in the Arab Cup at the expense of the Jordanian team, in the final match that took place yesterday evening, where the “Atlas Lions” won 3-2 after extra time.
Moroccan national team
The Moroccan national football team, known as the “Atlas Lions,” represents Morocco in international men’s football and is governed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. Historically significant, the team became the first African and Arab nation to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in 2022, building on a legacy that includes being the first African team to win a group at the World Cup in 1986.
Arab Cup
The Arab Cup is a quadrennial international football tournament organized by FIFA and the Arab Football Association, contested by men’s national teams from the Arab world. It was first held in 1963, with a long hiatus before being revived in 2021, where it served as a test event for stadiums and infrastructure ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Jordanian team
The Jordanian national football team, known as “Al-Nashama,” represents Jordan in international football and is governed by the Jordan Football Association. Founded in 1949, the team has grown in prominence, achieving significant milestones such as qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup knockout stages and advancing to the final round of FIFA World Cup qualification for the first time in 2013.
Atlas Lions
The Atlas Lions is the nickname for the Moroccan national football team, derived from the Barbary lion that historically inhabited the Atlas Mountains. The team’s history is marked by significant achievements, including becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in 2022.
