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Australia to play France in quarter-final after Les Bleues hammer Morocco
It took just eight minutes for France to book their place in the quarter-finals and a match up against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday as Morocco’s fairytale run was brutally ended.
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Women’s World Cup as it happened: France set up Matildas quarter-final date, Colombia beat Jamaica
Australia will learn who of France and Morocco they will face in Brisbane on Saturday, but not before a colourful clash which promises to be one of the highlights of the tournament.
- by Adam Pengilly
Morocco stun Colombia in Perth to secure round of 16 spot
Morocco have pipped Germany for a spot in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup after posting a shock 1-0 win over Colombia in Perth.
- by Justin Chadwick
BBC apologises for asking Moroccan soccer captain ‘inappropriate’ question
The UK’s national broadcaster apologised after its reporter asked the Moroccan captain if there were gay players on her World Cup team and what their life is like in the country where same-sex relationships are outlawed.
- by Carla Jaeger
No ‘booby prize’ as Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take third place
Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatian teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.
- by James Robson
As it happened: France to face Argentina in World Cup final after ending Moroccan run
Randal Kolo Muani doubled France’s lead after Les Bleus got off to a dream start in the second semi-final through defender Theo Hernandez.
- by James Polson
Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0
France and Kylian Mbappe are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated match-up with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.
Mbappe set for showdown with friend ‘Moroccan Beckham’
The Paris Saint-Germain teammates stand in one another’s way as they endeavour to carry their respective nations to glory in Wednesday’s second semi-final.
- by Jason Burt
Morocco’s World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace
Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar have stirred a joy and pride among Arab fans that have, at least for a moment, eclipsed the region’s many political divisions.
- by Lee Keath
Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup’s glass ceiling?
In almost 100 years, only eight nations have won the World Cup. Two surprise semi-finalists are vying to become just the third first-time winners in four decades.
- by Mitch Phillips
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‘Pinch me, I’m dreaming’: Morocco beat Portugal to reach World Cup semi-final
Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals.
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