Published on: Dec 10, 2022 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 10, 2022 2:15 am IST
The World Cup trophy is getting closer to view as the field becomes smaller, and on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium, trailblazers Morocco will take on quarterfinal adversaries Portugal.
The Atlas Lions, who are now competing for a spot in the final four, defeated Spain before convincingly winning on penalties to advance to this round for the first time, while the Selecao completely changed their game to defeat Switzerland in the round of 16.
Date: December 10
Time: 20.30 PM
Venue: Al-Thumama Stadium
TV Channel: Sports18 SD Streaming: JioCinema (App and Website)
1. Bounou
2. Hakimi
3. Aguerd
4. Saiss
5. Mazraoui
6. Ounahi
7. Amrabat
8. Amallah
9. Ziyech
10. En-Nesyri
11. Boufal
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1. Costa
2. Dalot
3. Pepe
4. Dias
5. Cancelo
6. Bernardo Silva
7. Neves
8. Carvalho
9. Fernandes
10. Joao Felix
11. Ramos
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Achraf Hakimi, Ruben Dias
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes (Captain), Hakim Ziyech
Strikers: Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix (Vice-Captain), Youssef En-Nesyr
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In their previous World Cup final match, which took place in 1986, Morocco prevailed 3-1. However, 36 years later, the outcome may be drastically different. Even the Atlas Lions’ tenacious defensive effort will undoubtedly fall short against one of the tournament’s most formidable teams, and one of Portugal’s young stars – or maybe even a cunning old head – will find a way to secure a place in the semi-finals.