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Gary Lineker led the praise on social media after Morocco defeated Portugal in the World Cup quarter-final.
Walid Regragui's team continued their improbable progression through the tournament with a spirited victory at the Al Thumama Stadium, becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final in the process.
Following the game, Lineker took to Twitter to congratulate the team, currently ranked 22nd in the world by FIFA, for reaching the last four of the tournament in Qatar.
A goal from Youssef En-Nesyri secured victory for Morocco against Portugal in the World Cup quarter-final
Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header proved to be the decisive goal at the Al Thumama Stadium
'Wow. Sensational victory for