Morocco make FIFA World Cup history
       
Morocco have become the first nation from Africa to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, beating both Spain and Portugal en route to their historic breakthrough moment


AFRICA: BEST WORLD CUP PERFORMANCES
   
1934: Egypt become first team from Africa to play in tournament

1978: First African victory as Tunisia beat Mexico

1986: Morocco qualify from group stage – lose to West Germany in Last 16

1990: Cameroon – inspired by Roger Milla – shock Argentina and Colombia to reach quarter-finals

2002: Senegal stun defending champions France in opening match

2010: South Africa become first African nation to host tournament. Ghana beaten by Uruguay in quarter-finals

2022: Morocco, coached by Walid Regragui, face France in semi-final


Achraf Hakimi 
Morocco


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