Morocco make history as World Cup fairy tale continues with shock win over Portugal to reach semifinals

Morocco have become the first African side to reach a World Cup semifinal after dumping out Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in the quarterfinals.

Youssef En-Nesyri got the only goal in a dramatic 1-0 win at Al Thumama and denied Portugal what would have been a place in the last four for the first time for 16 years.

Morocco, who had substitute Walid Cheddira sent off late, set up a Wednesday semifinal against either France or England at Al-Bayt Stadium, where they will again be supported by a fierce crowd who roared them past Portugal.