Morocco becomes first African country to reach World Cup semi-finals

After beating Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Portugal this Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar, Morocco becomes the first African nation to reach this level in the history of the World Cup.

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The FIRST-EVER African nation to reach a #FIFAWorldCup Semi-Finals 🇲🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/SeAOKngZna

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 10, 2022

The Atlas Lions managed to take the lead (1-0) in the first part of the game.

Already at the 42nd minute, Youssef En-Nesyri scored the single goal through a header.

Morocco were able to hold on until the end despite the red card given to Cheddira in the additional time.


After the game between England and France in a few hours, we will know the opponent of Morocco in the semi-finals which will take place on Wednesday 14 December.

Source: AfrikPage