Match 59
Morocco v Portugal
Morocco are the primary African workforce to succeed in the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Portugal 1-0 in Al Thumama.
Youssef En-Nesyri’s good first-half header proved the sport’s solely aim regardless of Portugal’s relentless strain thereafter.
Some decided defending amidst the backdrop of their noisy followers allowed the Atlas Lions to roar into the ultimate 4.
Walid Regragui’s males have now eradicated Belgium, Spain and Portugal, with France subsequent on their record.
Match 60
England v France
France continued their pursuit of back-to-back World Cup crowns after defeating England 2-1 in Al Khor.
Aurelien Tchouameni gave France the proper begin after 17 minutes with a pushed long-range strike previous Jordan Pickford.
That aim appeared to swing the pendulum again in England’s favour, nevertheless, and the Three Lions dominated proceedings till Harry Kane restored parity 10 minutes into the second half.
Kane’s penalty had many feeling a second would observe, however Olivier Giroud had different concepts, heading house from Antoine Griezmann’s cross with 12 minutes remaining.
A Theo Hernandez foul on Mason Mount afforded Kane one final probability to double his tally, however his effort flew excessive and over the bar to seal France’s place within the remaining 4.