The Atlas lions of Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar created history by qualifying for the semi – final stage of World Cup after they stunned former European Champions, Portugal by a lone goal scored through a fine header from Youssef En – Nasyri. With this historic feat the Atlas lions of Morocco becomes the first African team to reach the sem – finals since the competition started in 1930. Also in last quarter – final matches played last night defending champions, France also advanced to the semi – finals when they defeated England by two goals to one thereby moving a step further to successfully defended the title they won four years ago in Russia. Brazil is the only country to have done that when Chile hosted the tournament in 1962. The semi – final matches would be played this week. In the first semi – finals which will take place at 80 thousand capacity Lusali Iconic Stadium on Tuesday 13th of November, 2022, two time winners, Argentina will battle Russia 2018 World cup losing finalist, Croatia who conquered five time winners, Brazil 4 – 2 on penalties after extra – time ended in a stalemate. In the second semi – finals which comes up on 14th November,2022 Defending champions, France at the 60 thousand capacity Al Bayt Stadium confronts African giant killer, Atlas lions of Morocco to the decides to two luck teams that would play in finals on the 18th of November, 2022 in Qatar.
MOROCCO QUALIFIES FOR WORLD CUP SEMI – FINALS FIRST BY AN AFRICAN TEAM
