-Overachievers –Morocco became the first African side and the first Arab team to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. -Fallen giants –Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in tears after Morocco ended his World Cup dream. The superstar forward, without a club after his painful divorce from Manchester United, scored Portugal’s first goal of the World Cup from the penalty spot in their win against Ghana. -Early exits –Qatar came into the World Cup with high hopes as reigning Asian champions but left their own party embarrassingly early. Four-time winners Germany were also humiliated, exiting at the group stage for the second straight World Cup.

Source: Pakistan Today December 18, 2022 12:57 UTC