Video with tears… Sibari celebrates Morocco’s victory over the Netherlands with his mother

Morocco’s passage to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at the expense of the Netherlands was not just a footballing achievement, it brought with it one of the most difficult human moments of the tournament, after star Ismail Sibari celebrated with his mother in tears of joy in a scene that won the hearts of fans in the stadium and on social media.

The celebration came after the Atlas Lions beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 to take Morocco to the next stage of their World Cup journey, before Saibari went straight to the stands to hug his mother in a shot that reflected the magnitude of his family’s journey to reach this difficult moment and the player’s journey.

The video quickly went viral as thousands of fans shared the mother and son’s tears, noting that the scene went beyond football, becoming a message of loyalty and gratitude to every family supporting their children in the most difficult of circumstances.

Social media platforms were flooded with messages praising the sight, as many saw the Moroccan players’ celebration with their mothers become part of the Atlas Lions’ identity and reflect the family values ​​and loyalty that distinguish this generation of players, just like at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.