FIFA World Cup: World Cup of UPSET continues, Giant Killers Morocco OUST Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal

FIFA World Cup: World Cup of UPSET- Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday to become the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, thereby destroying Cristiano Ronaldo’s prospects of winning soccer’s richest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the game-winning goal in the 42nd minute, continuing Morocco’s incredible run that has inspired an outpouring of patriotism in the Arab world during the Middle East’s first World Cup. While the odds remained stacked against Morocco due to Portugal’s remarkable improvement, Regragui’s side created another European upset as the Mighty Maghrebs rewrote Africa’s footballing history.. Follow FIFA world cup 2022 live updates with InsidesSport.IN

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FIFA World Cup: World Cup of UPSET continues, Giant Killers Morocco CONTINUE slaying as Hakim Ziyech & Co OUST Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal – Check Out

Morocco’s surprising but dominating victory over Fernand Santos’ contentious squad turned out to be just one of many upsets in this tournament. Morocco’s national football team, managed by Walid Regragui and captained by center defender Romain Saiss, not only overcame an inexperienced Canada but also routed World Number two Belgium. They held 2018 runners-up Croatia and 2010 winners Spain to goalless draws, eliminating the latter on penalties to set up a quarter-final with Portugal.

“Drink it in Casablanca, relish it Rabat, this is your night. See it from atop the Atlas Mountains, all above the Marrakech express, a night Morocco will never forget.”

— Peter Drury pic.twitter.com/6BwoZVuzLF

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 10, 2022

Overall, Morocco’s run has been characterized by a blend of tactical effectiveness, resource utilization, and the usual enthusiasm and high drama that has accompanied every FIFA World Cup. Despite all of the facts and tactical analysis, the emotional component of the debate will continue to dominate, owing to the failings of African sides in the past.

FIFA World Cup: World Cup of UPSET continues, Giant Killers Morocco CONTINUE slaying as Hakim Ziyech & Co OUST Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal – Check Out

Ghana was the last team to reach the quarter-finals in South Africa in 2010, but were humbled by a Luis Suarez goal-blocking handball and Asamoah Gyan’s failure to capitalise on the consequent penalty. Senegal, led by the late Bruno Metsu, defeated France and Sweden before losing to Turkey on a golden goal in the last eight in 2002. Aside from that, African countries have only advanced past the group stage seven times, including Morocco in 1998, the first edition to feature 32 countries, five of them from Africa.

Qatar 2022 has seen the balance swing significantly, with no proven explanations for certain star-studded sides losing form or some players being unable to maintain stamina throughout the packed club football season and the change in the calendar to accommodate the World Cup. However, the results suggest that the gap between big and small teams in international football may be closing.