Moroccan Fans Celebrate 1-0 Win Over Scotland as Revere Businesses Get 15% Sales Lift
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Updated · The Boston Globe · Jun 19
Moroccan Fans Celebrate 1-0 Win Over Scotland as Revere Businesses Get 15% Sales Lift
3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Jun 19
Summary
Morocco’s 1-0 World Cup win over Scotland on Friday night set off celebrations across Greater Boston, where fans in red and green packed cafes, Fan Fest and streets chanting “Dima Maghreb.”
Revere became a focal point because an estimated 10% of its population has Moroccan ancestry, drawing local supporters and visitors from Morocco, Qatar and nearby U.S. states to watch and celebrate.
Small businesses said the tournament has extended hours and boosted trade: Bagel Bin Deli reported a 15% increase in orders, while hotels, Airbnbs, restaurants and coffee shops also saw stronger demand.
Mayor Patrick Keefe said about 2,000 people turned out for Morocco’s first game at Beachmont Square, underscoring how the World Cup has turned the city’s Moroccan community into an economic and cultural hub.