NNA - Morocco qualified for the semi-finals of the 22nd FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar until December 18, after defeating Portugal by (1-0) in the first half of the match that took place between them this afternoon at Al-Thumama Stadium.

It can be said that the Moroccan national team continued its distinguished performances in the current finals, keeping, alongside England's team, a record clean of defeat.

Morocco will meet upcoming Wednesday evening, December 14th at Al-Bayt Stadium, the winner of the France-England match, which will be held later this evening at the end of the quarter-finals.

With today's victory, Morocco became the first African team to reach the semi-finals in the World Cup finals.

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