'80 per cent of 69,000 fans at World Cup semi-final behind Morocco'

Almost ’80 PER CENT of the 69,000 supporters watching the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France tonight are fans of the Atlas Lions’, as they become the first African country ever to play in the last four

  • A massive total of 55,000 Morocco fans are attending the World Cup semi-final 
  • The Atlas Lions face France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Wednesday night 
  • And reports claim nearly 80 per cent of the 69,000 crowd are backing Morocco
  • Walid Regragui’s side are the first African side to reach the World Cup last four 
  • LIVE BLOG: Morocco look for another shock, with Argentina waiting in the final 
  • Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results

A huge total of 55,000 Morocco fans will be attending the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, according to reports in France.

The Atlas Lions take on France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor in front of a capacity crowd on Wednesday evening with a place in the final on the line. 

And as reported by RMC Sport, 55,000 of the 69,000 inside the stadium will be backing Morocco – nearly 80 per cent of the total supporters.

A huge total of 55,000 Morocco fans will be attending the World Cup semi-final, claim reports

Around 69,000 supporters will watch the clash between France and Morocco on Wednesday

According to the outlet, that figure includes those from the North African diaspora, for example people of Moroccan descent living in France, and those who have arrived in the Middle East as the tournament has progressed.

Either way, the match will be a historic occasion, with Morocco the first ever African side to reach the last four of the competition.

And Walid Regragui’s side – the surprise package of the World Cup – seem to have the vast majority of those in attendance backing them, with several extra flights put on from Morocco to Doha on Wednesday to facilitate the journeys.

Walid Regragui’s Atlas Lions are the first ever African side to reach the last four of a World Cup

But it was reported by AFP that a number of flights were cancelled due to restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, which is said to have affected 2,100 fans.

Morocco have stunned several big sides on the way to the semi-final, beating World No 2-ranked Belgium in the group stage, Spain on penalties in the last 16 and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the quarters.

Regragui’s men are big underdogs again against Les Bleus – but will be hoping to upset the favourites once again. 




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