Today, December 10, the quarter-final match of the World Cup was played at the Al-Thumama Stadium, where the national teams of Morocco and Portugal faced each other. The final whistle given by referee Facundo Tello confirmed a sensational 1-0 victory for the Moroccan team.

Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bono has become the first African goalkeeper in history to keep three clean sheets at a single World Cup tournament. He kept his goal clean in matches against Croatia, Spain and Portugal. Today's match marked Bono's 50th appearance for the Moroccan national team.

In the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, Morocco will face the winner of the England-France match, which is scheduled to take place today, with kick-off at 22:00 Moscow time.

This historic victory for Morocco marks another milestone in the team’s remarkable World Cup journey. Bono’s performance, highlighted by his trio of clean sheets, was crucial to the Atlas Lions’ success. As the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of this prestigious tournament, Morocco has captured the attention and admiration of football fans around the world.

The upcoming semi-final will be a true test of Morocco’s abilities as they take on one of the tournament’s powerhouses. However, the team’s unwavering determination, defensive solidity and the support of their passionate fans make them a formidable opponent for any opponent. Whatever the outcome, Morocco’s run has already cemented their place in the annals of World Cup history.

The semi-final match promises to be a thrilling encounter, as Morocco look to continue their fairytale and potentially become the first African nation to reach the World Cup final. Football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this historic moment in the beautiful game.