Morocco vs Portugal

Morocco take on Portugal in the quarter-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Saturday, 10 December 2022. The Atlas Lions have ...

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green locked in his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions for Morocco vs. Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Portugal is a betting favorite against Morocco on Saturday in the 2022 World Cup, with a tie listed at +260. Sports betting sites also have props.

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Morocco will try to keep its improbable underdog run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup alive on Saturday against Portugal. Morocco topped a group with Croatia and.

Argentina's Facundo Tello will take charge of the Morocco vs Portugal quarter-final game on Saturday, December 10.

Can Portugal get past Yassine Bounou and Morocco in the 2022 World Cup Quarterfinals? Here is how to watch the match.

Analyzing Saturday's Morocco vs. Portugal odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Please [gamble responsibly](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/bet-and-wager-101-responsible-gaming-and-gambling/). [Bet now!](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos4&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos4) [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos3&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos3)! [Tipico Sportsbook](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos5&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos5), SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. I expect a higher scoring game so I LEAN OVER 2.5 (+120). Portugal is 5th in shots (54), compared to Morocco’s 24th (30). [Tipico Sportsbook’s](https://media.tipico.com/C.ashx?btag=a_94b_322c_2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos1&affid=47&siteid=94&adid=322&c=2022-world-cup-morocco-vs-portugal-odds-picks-and-predictions-pos1) lines around the Morocco vs. Portugal -145 (bet $145 to win $100) - Moneyline: Morocco +450 (bet $100 to win $450) The North African team held Spain scoreless even with penalty kicks, Spain missed their 3 attempts and had 13 shots in the match. Morocco also entertained in their 0-0 win over Spain (after penalties). Morocco and Portugal face off Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals will see Morocco and Portugal meet on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar. A spot in the semifinals is on the line ...

The team looked better than they did in the knockout rounds with Ronaldo on the bench than they did navigating the group stage with him in the starting lineup. It will be a tense game between the two teams as every step closer to the World Cup final brings more nerves onto the pitch. They frustrated the Spaniards in regulation and through extra time and advanced on penalties and a big performance by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. The team will need a strong offensive performance by winger Hakim Ziyech with Sofiane Boufal and Youssef En-Nesyri in support. A spot in the semifinals is on the line, and it is the third meeting in a World Cup between the two teams. The 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals will pit Morocco against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar.

Surprise performers of the 2022 World Cup, Morocco, will be hoping to claim another high-profile scalp when they face Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Viewers in both English and Spanish can view their respective coverage on fuboTV, with both Fox and Telemundo available to stream. For English-language coverage, Fox will show the match on Fox. The other coverage teams for the closing stages will include Sammy Sadovnik, Copan Alvarez, and Jorge Calvo alongside analyst Eduardo Biscayart. With all World Cup matches being shown in English on Fox or FS1 in the United States, Fox will also make the matches available on the company's streaming platforms (site and app), with a verified login for cable, satellite, and telco subscribers. Legendary broadcaster Andres Cantor, covering his 12th World Cup, will be the play-by-play broadcaster, partnered with former Mexican national team player Manuel Sol. [fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/worldcup/?irad=1370502&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial), Fox Sports app

Morocco's reward for their shock victory against Spain is a showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Portugal/Morocco vs Netherlands/Argentina/Croatia Portugal/Morocco vs England/France [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/1abAi3NllBGQ1Q92mXqDWq) [Portugal 2-0 Uruguay](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/portugal-vs-uruguay-world-cup-live-score-result/cwjvawnksshgahvh2kt86wto) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/71l4VxdFkXEj3PvMiiTIkz) [Portugal 1-2 South Korea](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/portugal-vs-south-korea-world-cup-live-score-result/cdo3ivfvnohbjfyxvdjxthyr) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/1wjjV5kxwpSHRjeEkxidIC) [Portugal 6-1 Switzerland](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/portugal-vs-switzerland-world-cup-live-score-result/yb9p5oazlsjllxt0nrcyurzk) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/6yY38lFnzDNgPLLOfh4V1r) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/2O82PCHjMKnT6VU9XcfwHk) [Morocco 2-0 Belgium](https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/soccer/news/belgium-vs-morocco-world-cup-live-score-result/b54gadr36j1z8wkcdkrtjwbo) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/6JMVy762d1IzYHzM8hFHIE) [Morocco 2-1 Canada](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/canada-vs-morocco-world-cup-live-score-result/vhkomijym7y4fbldfzctj3sm) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/3LSU3XP8dlZkOve2bg61rE) [Morocco 0-0 Spain (3-0 pens)](https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/soccer/news/morocco-vs-spain-world-cup-live-score-result/b6j8xydh8iylwsxoa2mx9pfp) [Highlights](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/2ZqLZ2FFPV6urFL8A9fIBl) Match [Follow Morocco vs Portugal updates from the World Cup](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/morocco-vs-portuga-world-cup-live-score-result/bfeta6mez0malwxssdmxmqvl) [Watch every World Cup match live with fuboTV (U.S.-only free trial)](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/worldcup/?irad=1370502&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial) Morocco vs Portugal kickoff time Morocco vs Portugal start time [fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/worldcup/?irad=1370502&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial), Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Peacock [fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/worldcup/?irad=1370502&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial), Fox Sports, Telemundo Deportes and Peacock. [Morocco vs Portugal prediction, odds and betting tips for World Cup quarterfinal](https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/soccer/news/morocco-vs-portugal-prediction-world-cup-odds-betting-tips-2022/ad8gk39m0ldn52trni74m0hp)

A look into the current Morocco vs Portugal betting odds to uncover the best bets and props for this quarterfinal showdown in Qatar.

We've picked out a juicy 6/4 Morocco vs Portugal prediction ahead of Saturday's quarter-final showdown.

With that in mind, going unders on goals looks the obvious angle here. [Betfred](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) [Betfred ](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388)is offering new customers an incredible £60 worth of bonuses when you sign up and bet £10 on the World Cup! [0-0 Half Time score - 6/4](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388) - Portugal - 4/6 [Betfred ](https://promotions.betfred.com/#/affiliates/sports/football/world-cup-2022/bet-10-get-60?&siteid=104967&referrer=&click=414889388)to reach their first World Cup semi-final since 1966, while the North Africans are 5/1 to end Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of getting his hands on the world's most famous trophy.

Al Jazeera's AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has made his prediction for today's quarter-final match.

After 58 matches at World Cup 2022, Kashef has a 67 percent accuracy rate. But it is unclear whether the Portuguese captain will start against Morocco after he was benched in the last-16 match against Switzerland. [Morocco](/sports/2022/12/6/how-moroccos-atlas-lions-roared-into-world-cup-quarter-finals) and [Portugal](/sports/2022/11/7/world-cup-preview-portugal).

It will be interesting to see whether Portugal go with Goncalo Ramos or Cristiano Ronaldo up front, but either way, it will still be a tough test for Morocco.

they're through to the World Cup semi-finals! Yet in this match, until the late Portugal onslaught, they've led in chances created. There's the whistle! 0 - Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in all eight of his knockout stage appearances at the World Cup (inc. [Youssef En-Nesyri](https://theathletic.com/football/player/youssef-en-nesyri-Im2vIhkLOnLKodbk/) headed home the only goal of the game to earn Morocco a historic victory. Straight down the tunnel in tears. Cristiano Ronaldo first player off the pitch, don’t think he even noticed the pitch invader. Leaving the World Cup always hurts." “This is a World Cup, it’s not easy to be here. We have always been a team that is very united. I think this was a team which played very well against Switzerland. We must credit them."

Morocco will look to continue their remarkable 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign when they take on Portugal in the quarterfinals. The only African team remaining ...

Costa (GK) — 2. Bono (GK) — 2. The first real action of the match took a few minutes, but Yassine Bounou is called into action for the first time, likely the first of many. Morocco so quick on the counter.— Danny Higginbotham (@Higginbotham05) Again, Portugal cause problems with a ball from deep that bypasses the Morocco midfield, and it bounces to the feet of Joao Felix at the top of the penalty area. Portugal are screaming for a penalty after a foul on Bruno Fernandes in the penalty area, but it's waved away. [Canada](http://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1601603949563609088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Will we see Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half with Portugal chasing the game? [UK](http://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1601604220360212482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Cristiano Ronaldo is waiting in the wings. [USA](http://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601603559648382981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The African side continues to weather the storm, as they manage to clear a trio of corners in succession.

If they beat Portugal, Morocco will become the first Arab and African nation to reach the World Cup semis. Morocco and Portugal have played twice before, with ...

We're on to the second day of the quarterfinals with Morocco facing Portugal and England taking on France.

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green locked in his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions for Morocco vs. Portugal in the quarterfinals.

- Morocco vs. [Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Portugal vs. He is leaning Over on the goal total and provides two confident best bets, including a strong pick on the winner, and has a full breakdown of the match. Green has scrutinized the Portugal vs. Portugal put nine of their 15 shots on target Tuesday, while Morocco have 10 shots on net in the entire tournament. Hakimi is one of the fastest players in the tournament and shares the team lead in shot-creating actions with nine. Spain put one of their 13 shots on target Tuesday, and Bounou saved two penalties after the first went off the post. The 28-year-old has 19 goals for the national team and 30 over his past two-plus seasons with Manchester United. Portugal are -333 to advance, while Morocco are +240. [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. High-scoring Portugal will take on the surprise team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Saturday when they meet Morocco in a quarterfinal at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Morocco's performance so far will certainly be long-rememberd, especially by Arab and African countries. After beating Spain 3-0, Morocco will face Portugal ...

Every contribution, however big or small, is valuable for our mission and readers. Rabat - Morocco’s performance so far will certainly be long-rememberd, especially by Arab and African countries. Morocco has made history becoming the first Arab team to reach the quarter-finals. [Portugal ](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/12/352859/world-cup-2022-portugal-qualifies-to-quarter-finals-after-beating-switzerland)beat Switzerland 6-1 qualifying the team for the quarter-finals. Morocco defeated Portugal 3-1 in the 1986 World Cup. Spectators not attending the match in Qatar’s World Cup stadiums can watch the game on several platforms, and stream the game on sports channels.

Morocco will look to continue their remarkable 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign when they take on Portugal in the quarterfinals. The only African team remaining ...

Costa (GK) — 2. Bono (GK) — 2. The first real action of the match took a few minutes, but Yassine Bounou is called into action for the first time, likely the first of many. Morocco so quick on the counter.— Danny Higginbotham (@Higginbotham05) Again, Portugal cause problems with a ball from deep that bypasses the Morocco midfield, and it bounces to the feet of Joao Felix at the top of the penalty area. Portugal are screaming for a penalty after a foul on Bruno Fernandes in the penalty area, but it's waved away. [Canada](http://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1601603949563609088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Will we see Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half with Portugal chasing the game? [UK](http://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1601604220360212482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Cristiano Ronaldo is waiting in the wings. [USA](http://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601603559648382981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The African side continues to weather the storm, as they manage to clear a trio of corners in succession.

Follow live updates of the Morocco vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Morocco showed lovely teamwork to play the ball out from the back amidst pressure from the Portugal players. He connects well with the header but Bono is alert enough to make the save. En-Nesyri gets at the end of the cross and flicks a header towards goal but cannot keep his effort on target. Morocco cannot clear its lines and Guerreiro had a crack at goal but could not find the target. Attiat-Allah sends a brilliant cross inside the box from the left flank and En-Nesyri towers over everyone and heads the ball in the net. Guerreiro passes the ball to Felix inside the box, who goes for a first-time shot at goal. Attiat-Allah squares the ball to Amallah from the left flank. Ziyech swings on a dangerous ball from the right and the ball bounced dangerously in front of Costa. But Bono dives at full-stretch to get his hand to it and send the ball out for a corner. Morocco with a brilliant counter-attack and a brilliant chance to make grab a second. Close- Another good counter-attack from Morocco and the Portugal defence was left open for a second. He shoots low and hard at Bono’s near-post but he gets down to make the save.

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Portugal all-time leading goal scorer and captain Cristiano Ronaldo dey bench once again.

3mins Whistles ring around di stadium as di Moroccan fans object to an early spell of Portuguese possession. That was a rare opening in this first half for the Selecao! Morocco 1-0 Portugal Half-Time Morocco 1-0 Portugal Full-Time Morocco 1-0 Portugal Di Atlas Lions of Morocco don set new record for World Football as di first African kontri to qualify for di semi-final of di Fifa World Cup.

2022 World Cup surprise package Morocco take on Portugal for a place in the semi-finals. Will Cristiano Ronaldo again start on the bench?

Stand strong in defence and look to hit the Spaniards on the break when they had the chance... And if the match had to go to extra-time, well so be it. Ramos' finishing was reminiscent of that of Ronaldo, who came on for the youngster to a huge ovation for the final 20 minutes. For the first time in the tournament, and the first time I can remember in a while, Portugal put on a show. Ziyech sticks a free-kick into the box, En-Nesyri gets head to it but his angles are all wrong and it flies well wide. There's potential for Raphael Guerreiro to get in for Portugal down the left side. Attiat Allah hangs in a hopeful ball from the left, Costa comes to collect it and gets nowhere near it. Otavio sends the ball into the box from the right and Ramos has a lot of work to do to get a header on target, which he couldn't do. It's a strategy that ultimately helped them defeat Spain in the round of 16 and they've arguably had even more success with it in this tie. Thankfully, the worst of the problems seem to be over. I don't care, I'm going to say what I think and screw them It's very strange that a referee from a team that whistles us it's still in the Cup. The Portuguese struggled to open the up and Morocco had chances to finish the game off on the break, which they didn't take.

Morocco topped Portugal in the quarterfinals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign in Qatar. Morocco, the first African team to reach the World Cup ...

[European powers Belgium](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/27/morocco-belgium-world-cup-upset/)and [Spain](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/06/morocco-world-cup/)before topping [Portugal on Saturday](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/10/morocco-portugal-world-cup-quarterfinals/). [a has won the World Cup](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/18/france-vs-argentina-world-cup-final/?itid=lb_world-cup-in-qatar_1), defeating France in penalty kicks in a thrilling final in Lusail, Qatar, for its first world championship since 1986. [a semifinal with a 1-0 win over Portugal](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/10/morocco-portugal-world-cup-quarterfinals/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2). in today’s other quarterfinal](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/10/france-england-world-cup/). Find the full knockout round schedule and bracket [here](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/29/world-cup-bracket/). Portugal breezed into the tournament’s final eight by pummeling Switzerland after star Cristiano Ronaldo was benched in favor of Gonçalo Ramos.

Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Bounou saved again from Joao Felix with seven minutes left as their rivals turned up the pressure. Morocco had already taken the scalps of Belgium and Spain in this tournament, but the win over Portugal is of much greater significance. Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Morocco were huge underdogs ahead of their game vs. Portugal but became the first African side to advance to the World Cup semifinals.

- Portugal are 1-7-0 (W-L-D) when trailing at half-time at the World Cup. Morocco: Incredibly, a World Cup semifinal against England or France is next on the agenda at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday at 10 p.m. - En-Nesyri's goal was the second headed goal ever scored by Morocco in World Cup history. - Entering the match, Morocco were on a nine-match unbeaten streak in all competitions: the second-longest among teams still in the World Cup. Eight different players have scored for Fernando Santos' team at the World Cup and it was the wrong moment for almost all of them to have an off day. [Youssef En-Nesyri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/242736/Youssef-En-Nesyri) got the only goal in a dramatic 1-0 win at Al Thumama and denied Portugal what would have been a place in the last four for the first time for 16 years. If this is the last we see of one of history's great players on this stage then it was a very meek way to bow out. We fought for each ball and we are very happy with the win, and it's very important for us and for the future." Morocco struck a huge blow for African and Arab football by becoming the first team to reach a World Cup semifinal. [Bracket](https://www.espn.com/soccer/bracket) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst)