Morocco becomes fourth African country to reach World Cup semi-finals
Morocco's historic run in Qatar continues
Morocco has become the fourth African country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute, heading home a cross from Yahya Attiyat Allah.
Morocco held on to their lead in the second half, despite Portugal throwing everything at them in search of an equaliser.
Morocco's journey to the semi-finals
Morocco's run to the semi-finals has been a remarkable one. They topped their group ahead of Croatia, Belgium and Canada, and then beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16.
They are the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup since Ghana in 2010.
What's next for Morocco?
Morocco will now face either England or France in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
If they win, they will become the first African team to reach the final of the World Cup.
Reaction to Morocco's victory
Morocco's victory has been met with widespread praise, with many hailing it as a historic moment for African football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: "This is a great moment for Morocco and for Africa. It shows that African teams can compete with the best in the world."
Morocco's King Mohammed VI congratulated the team on their victory, saying: "You have made history and made us proud."
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