Morocco became the first African nation to get to the World Cup semifinals.

Morocco became the first African nation to get to the World Cup semifinals.

Morocco became the first country to reach the World Cup semifinals on Saturday when it defeated Portugal 1-0.

Former European champions nearly took the lead, but Yassine Bounou made an outstanding save on Joao Felix to prevent it.

The Atlas Lions soon took the lead thanks to Youssef En-Nesyri.

To head past a stranded Diogo Costa, the Sevilla attacker rose to his highest point.

The North Africans defeated the Portuguese assault to make history, and it turned out to be the only game of the confrontation.

For a spot in the championship game, Morocco will now face either France or England.