Morocco became the first African team to reach the semi-finals, facing France in the semi-finals

France’s Olivier Giroud scored the winner and England’s Harry Kane missed the penalty. Reigning champions France continued their pursuit of back-to-back titles by beating England 1-2 at the Albeit Stadium to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday. The defending champions will face Morocco for the first time, who have qualified for the semi-finals by defeating Portugal in the quarter-finals.

Olivier Giroud scored with a header 12 minutes from time to keep France’s World Cup title hopes alive with a 2-1 win over England in a tight quarter-final. In the 17th minute of the match, Arolin scored a wonderful goal on behalf of France and gave France the lead. England captain Harry Kane then equalized with a penalty in the 54th minute after Bukayo Saka was fouled by the French midfielder. Then missed the opportunity to equalize. Now France will face Morocco in the semi-finals.

In the quarter-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco qualified for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating Portugal by one goal to zero thanks to Youssef Al-Nussiri’s brilliant goal. Youssef scored in the 42nd minute in a thrilling match at the Al-Thamama Stadium and Morocco became the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.

After trailing by a goal in the first half, Portugal created several chances in the second half, but Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bono kept the ball in the net. With this defeat, Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of winning the World Cup has also been shattered. Morocco, who reached the semi-finals with a flying flag of victory, will now face France for a place in the final.

Portugal opened the match aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in 16 years, although Ronaldo was once again left out of the starting XI. achieved success before the end of Yahya Atiyaullah hit the net from the left side. The ball was going into the hands of Portugal goalkeeper Diego Costa, but Youssef leaped nearly eight feet to hit a stunning header to give Morocco a one-goal lead.

Youssef Al-Nussiri’s goal proved to be decisive as no player from Portugal could break through the Moroccan defence. After trailing in the first half, Portugal brought Ronaldo on as a substitute in the 52nd minute. Ronaldo also created a chance for his team in the 83rd minute of the match. Felix took a pass from Ronaldo and aimed at the goal, but Bono jumped to the left to prevent the goal. Pepe scored a last-ditch effort for Portugal in the seventh minute of injury time, but his shot went wide and Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup.

Morocco is the first African team in FIFA World Cup history to reach the semi-finals. Previously, Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) failed to advance beyond the quarter-finals.