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 in Qatar, Morocco topped their group before beating Spain in a penalty shootout in the last 16 to spark jubilation among their vast travelling support.
Portugal also managed to top their group and smashed Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16 to highlight their title credentials, with rookie striker Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick.
It remains to be seen whether Cristiano Ronaldo will regain his place in the lineup as Portugal push for the last four.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Morocco vs Portugal at the 2022 World Cup. Follow for complete results from the quarterfinal match in Qatar.
Morocco vs Portugal score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Morocco | — | — | — |
| Portugal | — | — | — |
Goals:
None
Projected lineups:
Morocco projected lineup (4-3-3): 1. Bono (GK) — 2. Hakimi, 5. Aguerd, 6. Saiss, 3. Mazraoui — 8. Ounahi, 4. Amrabat, 15. Amallah — 7. Ziyech, 19. En-Nesyri, 17. Boufal
Portugal projected lineup (4-3-3): 22. Costa (GK) — 2. Dalot, 3. Pepe, 4. Dias, 5. Guerreiro — 25. Otavio, 14. Carvalho, 10. Silva — 8. Fernandes, 26. Ramos, 11. Felix
Morocco vs Portugal live updates, highlights from 2022 World Cup
3 hours 10 from kickoff: When the full-time whistle blows and either Morocco or Portugal have confirmed their place in the semifinal, attention will turn to the Al Bayt Stadium. England face defending champions France in an all-star European heavyweight clash, with the winner facing either Cristiano Ronaldo and Co or the African history-makers. Sporting News has all the latest team news and build-up.
3 hours 35 from kickoff: All of Africa will be getting behind Morocco today, in their very first World Cup quarterfinal. Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal and Samuel Eto'o's native Cameroon have all gone home but that hasn't stopped the legendary ex-Barcelona striker cheering for Morocco.
4 hours 10 from kickoff: "A group too close to be broken by outside forces," says Cristiano Ronaldo, hitting back at the intense scrutiny that has followed his nation. The CR7 circus ramped up in the countdown to Qatar 2022 with Ronaldo's "betrayed" interview and subsequent termination of his Man United deal. The clamour didn't die down in time for Qatar, meaning rumours and theories have swirled around Portugal and Ronaldo constantly. So far, their performances have been unaffected.
4 hours 30 from kickoff: In this World Cup of high drama and giant killing, Morocco are threatening to trump all fellow underdogs. History is on the line today, as victory for Hakim Ziyech and Co would crown Morocco as the first African nation to play a World Cup semifinal. Spain and Belgium have already fallen to the prowling Atlas Lions, are Portugal next?
5 hrs from kickoff: Cristiano Ronaldo continues his quest to win the one major trophy that has eluded him — and he might not even be in the starting lineup as Portugal take their next step. We'll bring you all the latest from the World Cup quarterfinal between Morocco and the 2016 European champions.
Morocco vs Portugal lineups, team news
After going to extra time and penalties last time out against Spain, Morocco's starting XI will largely depend on how players recover.
If possible, coach Walid Regragui will likely stick to the players that got the job done in the Round of 16 with no injuries or suspensions to speak of.
Morocco projected lineup (4-3-3): 1. Bono (GK) — 2. Hakimi, 5. Aguerd, 6. Saiss, 3. Mazraoui — 8. Ounahi, 4. Amrabat, 15. Amallah — 7. Ziyech, 19. En-Nesyri, 17. Boufal
Cristiano Ronaldo may start this one from the bench again after his replacement Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick against Switzerland.
Joao Cancelo was another who was benched last time out with Raphael Guerreiro and Diogo Dalot favoured in the fullback positions and doing well.
Portugal projected lineup (4-3-3): 22. Costa (GK) — 2. Dalot, 3. Pepe, 4. Dias, 5. Guerreiro — 25. Otavio, 14. Carvalho, 10. Silva — 8. Fernandes, 26. Ramos, 11. Felix
Morocco vs Portugal live stream, TV channel
This quarterfinal match will be played at Al Thumama Stadium.
Here's how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Sat, Dec. 10 | 10:00 ET | Fox, Telemundo | fuboTV, Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Peacock |
| Canada | Sat, Dec. 10 | 10:00 ET | TSN 1, CTV, RDS (French) | TSN site/app, CTV app RDS app |
| UK | Sat, Dec. 10 | 15:00 GMT | ITV, STV | ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | Sun, Dec. 11 | 02:00 AEDT | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Sat, Dec. 10 | 20:30 IST | Sports18 | Voot, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Sat, Dec. 10 | 23:00 HKT | Now TV (Ch. 616, 618) | Now TV |
| Malaysia | Sat, Dec. 10 | 23:00 MYT | Astro FIFA World Cup 1 | Astro GO |
| Singapore | Sat, Dec. 10 | 23:00 SGT | StarHub FIFA World Cup, Singtel FIFA World Cup 141 | Singtel TV GO, CAST, StarHub TV+, MeWatch |
| New Zealand | Sun, Dec. 11 | 04:00 NZDT | Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports | Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW |