BREAKING: Qatar 2022: Morocco become first African country to reach World Cup semi-final
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Morocco have become the first country to qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup after they defeated Portugal 1-0 on Saturday.
The former European champions almost took the lead, but Yassine Bounou made a fine save to deny Joao Felix.
The Atlas Lions then took the lead through Youssef En-Nesyri.
The Sevilla striker rose highest to head past a stranded Diogo Costa.
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It proved to be the only game of the encounter, as the North Africans repelled the Portuguese onslaught to create history.
Morocco will now play either France or England for a place in the final.
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