The Cinderella story at the World Cup continues. 

Morocco beat Portugal in the quarterfinals Saturday morning, 1-0. Morocco advances to play the winner of the quarterfinal match between England and France. 

It’s the first time an African country has reached the semifinal stage. The three previous African countries to reach the quarterfinal stage – Cameroon, Senegal, and Ghana – were all eliminated before the semifinals.

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Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was benched for the second consecutive game, coming in as a sub in the 51st minute. 

"A group too united to be broken by external forces," Ronaldo said in an Instagram post on Thursday. "A nation too brave to let itself be frightened by any opponent. A team in the truest sense of the word, which will fight for the dream until the end! Believe us! Go ahead, Portugal!"

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After a few early chances, Morocco shockingly took the lead before halftime on a header by Youssef En-Nesyri in the 42nd minute. 

Morocco’s defense took it the rest of the way, frustrating Portugal, who were unable to put a ball in the back of the net. 

The defense by Morocco has been stellar throughout the World Cup, allowing just one goal – an own goal against Canada in the group stages. 

In their match against Switzerland in the Round of 16, Portugal scored six times. 

Against Portugal, Morocco allowed 12 shots, with just three being on goal. 

Morocco will look to continue its incredible run at the World Cup on December 14th against either England or France. 

American sports journalist Grant Wahl, who died unexpected while covering the World Cup in Qatar, was in good spirits and joking with colleagues just minutes before his sudden death, an eyewitness said.

Wahl, 48, died after he "fell ill" at the Lusail Stadium in the final minutes of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal game between the Netherlands and Argentina Friday, a Qatari spokesperson said.

"I’m in shock. I was sitting next to him tonight. He was working on his story on his laptop, it was about 4 minutes before the end of the extra time," journalist Rafael Cores said of the tragedy. 

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Cores added, "He was laughing at a joke we saw on Twitter only minutes earlier. I can’t believe it. My deepest condolences to Grant Wahl’s family."

Wahl received "immediate emergency medical treatment on site," a spokesperson for Qatar's World Cup planning committee told Fox News Digital. 

Wahl's wife, Céline Gounder, thanked the international soccer community for its concern and support in the aftermath of the journalist's sudden passing.

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"I am so thankful for the support of my husband Grant Wahl's soccer family and of so many friends who've reached out tonight," Gounder said. "I'm in complete shock."

U.S. Soccer released a statement saying "the entire U.S. Soccer family is heartbroken."

"Fans of soccer and journalism of the highest quality know we could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists: teams, players, coaches and the many personalities that make soccer unlike any sport," U.S. Soccer said. "Grant made soccer his life's work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us."

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Wahl's brother, Eric, announced his death on Instagram and made an emotional plea for help. 

"I am gay. I am the reason he wore the rainbow shirt to the World Cup," Eric Wahl said. "My brother was healthy. He told me he received death threats. I do not believe my brother just died. I believe he was killed, and I'm just begging for any help." 

Eric Wahl referenced an incident Grant Wahl faced two weeks ago when he tried entering the stadium for the US-Wales match while wearing a rainbow pride shirt and was stopped by security. 

The Qatari Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy released a press statement acknowledging Wahl's death.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of the US journalist Grant Wahl. Grant was known for his enormous love of football and was in Qatar to cover his eighth FIFA World Cup," the committee said. "He fell ill in the Lusail Stadium media tribune, during last night’s quarter-final match between Argentina v Netherlands."

"He received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as he was transferred by ambulance to Hamad General Hospital. We offer our deepest condolences to Grant’s family, friends and his many close colleagues in the media." 

The committee went on to state they were cooperating with US officials to return Wahl's body to the U.S.

"We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family’s wishes," the statement concluded.