On June 28, ahead of the match against the Netherlands, Morocco's national goalkeeper Bounou was moved to share his thoughts on a recent photo that went viral on social media.

The photo shows three Moroccan children climbing onto a rooftop at night just to watch the national team "Atlas Lions" compete at the FIFA World Cup. Bounou said he was deeply moved by the image and believes the true meaning of fighting for one's country lies in moments like this.

Bounou stated that such genuine and pure scenes are the greatest motivation for Morocco's national team players on the pitch.

He said, "Witnessing fans support us so sincerely, each player feels a special responsibility. We understand more deeply what the national team means to the Moroccan people, and we grasp the profound emotional bond between fans and the national team. Therefore, we are willing to work harder and sacrifice more in every match."

When asked what reward these children should receive, Bounou said the best gift for them would be to witness Morocco's national team continue to win victories.

He said, "We hope to invite them to the national team's training camp to meet the squad, or invite them to watch a match live. I believe they absolutely deserve such an opportunity. It's just a small gesture, but enough to repay their pure love."

Bounou expressed gratitude to all Moroccan fans. He said the entire team knows the whole country is looking forward to this match, and fans always stand firmly behind the team. He promised all supporters that every player will fight with all their might for the badge on their chest and the national team jersey on their back until the final minute, hoping to repay fan support with an exciting performance and continue writing a new chapter in Moroccan football history together.

Bounou also stated that such scenes once again prove that in Morocco, football is no longer just a sport, but a shared memory and emotion that binds the entire nation.

"No matter the circumstances, no matter when the match takes place, the Moroccan people will always stand with the national team. This love is truly moving."

Fighting for the colors is Morocco's greatest strength.

Bounou emphasized that the greatest characteristic of Moroccan players is that they always enter the pitch with the determination to fight for their country.

He said, "The biggest advantage of Moroccan players is that they always compete with a fighting spirit and determination to give everything for the national team's colors."

"Because we know that behind us, millions of hearts stand with us, and the entire nation supports us. This strength helps the team overcome the most difficult moments in matches and provides us with constant spiritual motivation."

Bounou stated that the entire team is pleased to be back in Mexico to compete. From the moment they arrived, they felt the warm welcome from the Mexican people. Whether outside the hotel or during team travel, many fans have cheered them on. This support comes not only from Moroccan fans but also from many Mexican fans. Bounou expressed sincere gratitude for this and hopes the team can deliver an exciting performance.

Speaking about teammate Brahim Díaz, Bounou offered much praise. He said that since the FIFA World Cup began, Díaz has maintained excellent form and made significant contributions to the team. He believes Díaz will continue to perform at a high level in upcoming matches and help the team achieve ideal results. Bounou believes Díaz is a true star player, and great players always shine in the most important matches, and he is confident people will see this again soon.

Regarding the subject of penalty shootouts that has drawn public attention, Bounou stated that the team's current focus is entirely on the match itself, and they will not consider beforehand whether the match might be decided by a penalty shootout. However, he emphasized that the team has fully prepared for all possible scenarios. Whether the match ends within 90 minutes, goes to extra time, or is ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, Morocco's national team will face it in the best possible state—with the preparation and mentality necessary for a FIFA World Cup team.

When asked about his distribution style during matches, Bounou said there is no fixed pattern for goalkeeping; everything must be assessed based on the actual situation on the pitch. He said, "I don't think it's a matter of having a fixed point of support or not. Sometimes we choose a long direct pass because there's no better option nearby; other times it's because clearing the ball sixty meters from our goal is always safer than losing possession twenty meters from our goal. So everything depends on the specific situation of the match at that moment. As for what people say before the match, there's nothing too special. The FIFA World Cup is the dream of every player. We all know this will be one of the most important moments in our lives. Therefore, we are all eager for the match to begin."

Regarding how increasingly more countries and fans are beginning to pay attention to Morocco's national team, Bounou stated that the team's true focus has always been on the match itself. He said, "What we really care about is that tomorrow will be a great match. Our opponent is an excellent team with many outstanding players. Morocco is also an excellent team with many outstanding players. Therefore, this will be an exciting and anticipated clash. I believe we are ready and will certainly deliver a performance worthy of this match. That is what matters most."

Bounou particularly expressed gratitude for the support that Mexican fans have given to the team. He said that what he most wants to say is "thank you"—thank you to the Mexican people for their continued support of the team and their warm welcome of Morocco's national team. He hopes the team can deliver an excellent performance that allows both Moroccan and Mexican fans to share beautiful memories of the FIFA World Cup.

Finally, Bounou once again thanked all Moroccan fans for their continued support.

He said that fans have always been an important part of all the national team's achievements. "Moroccan fans have been, are, and will always be the team's most important partners, an indispensable force behind every success and achievement."

"It is because of their continued support that we can keep surpassing ourselves, continue writing new chapters for Moroccan football at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and strive to demonstrate our best performance level."

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