Morocco’s enduring legacy at the 2022 World Cup

Tis hard to overstate the impact of the Moroccan soccer team’s success in Doha earlier this month, notwithstanding its eventual loss to France. The World Cup was a sporting event, but it had unintended social and political implications for the Arab, African, and Muslim worlds. Sometimes sporting events offer a window on the wider world, and in this case reactions to the Moroccan team’s performance gave reason for optimism...