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 became the first African country ever to reach the last four
- A massive total of 55,000 Morocco fans attended the World Cup semi-final
- The Atlas Lions faced France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Wednesday night
- Reports claim nearly 80 per cent of the 69,000 crowd were backing Morocco
- Walid Regragui's side are the first African side to reach the World Cup last four
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A huge total of 55,000 Morocco fans attended the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, according to reports in France.
The Atlas Lions took on France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, losing 2-0 after goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani in front of a capacity crowd on Wednesday evening.
And as reported by RMC Sport, 55,000 of the 69,000 inside the stadium were backing Morocco - nearly 80 per cent of the total supporters.
A huge total of 55,000 Morocco fans attended the World Cup semi-final, according to reports
Around 69,000 supporters watched 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 arrived in the Middle East as the tournament progressed.
The match was a historic occasion, with Morocco the first ever African side to reach the last four of the competition, despite defeat.
And Walid Regragui's side - the surprise package of the World Cup - had 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 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, before falling against the French.
Didier Deschamps' men will now face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Sunday's final.
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