In 2022, Qatar made history by being the first Arab and Muslim country to host the FIFA world cup. During this prestigious soccer competition, Qatar and its organization was the topic of the media all over the world which resulted in many accusations from French, Denmark and Danish media about human right violations and some unusual restrictions. These accusations and comebacks from the Arab world revived the classical East-West dichotomy in real life and especially over the media. On the other hand, the Moroccan team was amongst the finalists which as well as Qatar grabbed the attention of the media. Moroccan team players showed many aspects that are deeply rooted in their culture like family bonds, belonging and their attachment to the Palestinian cause. This article will highlight the effect of the media coverage during the world cup and analyze the reaction of Western media to the controversies that were amplifying throughout that cup concerning Qatar’s organization and the Moroccan team.