BREAKING: Morocco Make History, Become First African Country to Reach FIFA World Cup Semi-Final

Morocco have become the first African team to qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup since the competition began in 1930.

Only four African nations have reached a quarterfinal: Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana (2010), and Morocco in Qatar 2022.

Morocco defeated the 2010 champions Spain on penalties after a goalless draw.

But more painful is Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit as he was hoping to get his first World Cup title.

The 37-year-old is unlikely to play in the 2026 edition which will be hosted in 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Since the history of the World Cup, the closest an African team came to the Semi-finals was in 2010, when Ghana lost to Uruguay on penalties.

Luis Suarez had saved his team with a controversial handball which denied Ghana the historic goal.

But history was made when Morocco scored through En-Nesyri’s powerful header into Diego Costa’s goal post. The goal came in the 42nd minute of the first half.

Morocco were tactical in defense to withstand the pressure of the former Euro champions.

They are still unbeaten in the competition.