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Nora Fatehi celebrates Morocco's historic World Cup semi-final berth in Qatar
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jul 1, 2026 · 2 min read
The Bollywood star of Moroccan descent was filmed in tears following the national team’s 1-0 victory over Portugal in Qatar.
Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi was filmed in tears as Morocco secured a historic 1-0 victory over Portugal at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The result made Morocco the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. Celebrations at Al Thumama Stadium Fatehi, who is of Moroccan descent, joined thousands of fans at the Al Thumama Stadium to witness the quarter-final match. In a video circulated online, the actor is seen shouting, "We’re not going home!" while celebrating the final whistle. Fatehi has maintained a consistent presence throughout the tournament, appearing in the official FIFA World Cup anthem "Light The Sky" and performing at the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha. A Record-Breaking Tournament Run Morocco’s advancement to the semi-finals followed a series of victories over high-ranked teams, including a group-stage win against Belgium and a penalty shootout defeat of Spain in the Round of 16. The victory against Portugal, secured by a Youssef En-Nesyri header in the 42nd minute, triggered celebrations across the Middle East and Africa. For Fatehi, the tournament served as a platform to highlight her heritage. During her live performances in…