There has never been an African nation beyond the quarterfinals of the FIFA (Federation of International Football Association) World Cup until now. Morocco is the first country in this continent and tonight, history beckons for yet another milestone.

Wednesday | December 14, 2022

Morocco will be in the biggest fight to date in the lofty stakes of global football tournament hosted in Qatar.

The Moroccans clash with the defending FIFA World Cup champions France in the semi-final of the 2022 edition at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor at 21h00.

Les Bleus won the 2018 World Cup and they descend into tonight’s match as favourites. However, Morocco dealt Belgium, Spain and Portugal  to be where they are now, just one match to the final contest of the biggest showpiece in the world.

Not only has Morocco downed the heavyweights in these global games, it has also set a new record as the only African country to ever play in the semi-final of the World Cup. Therefore, The Atlas Lions are on the verge of improving these towering achievements.

Relying on its sizzling stars, Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud among others, France is also on course to win this prestigious trophy consequently. But first, it needs to overcome the resilient Moroccans whose remarkable performances are gaining momentum as the competition progresses to its finalisation.

The winner between France and Morocco in this duel will lockhorns with Argentina on Sunday, December 18 in Lusail at 17h00.

The semi-final losers in this match will encounter Croatia for the 3rd place play-off at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 17h00.