APPEARING at only their second World Cup since 1998, Morocco are now in the SEMI-FINAL!
Morocco have created history by becoming the first African or Arab nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
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But eagle eyed fans have spotted something strange in their abbreviation.
Why is Morocco abbreviation MAR?
You may have noticed during the tournament that the Morocco abbreviation is MAR and not MOR, as you might expect.
This is because of the large French influence in the country, whilst the official languages of the country are Arabic and Berber.
The French word for Morocco is Maroc – and the abbreviation MAR is therefore used for sporting events and as the official country code.
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