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The A to Z of a stylish and scintillating football at The World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after his side lost to Morocco in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. [AP Photo]

A for Atlas Lions- The Atlas Lions, or Maroc, or Morocco, became the first- FIRST! - African side to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. By the time they played France in the semis, they had only conceded once in five matches in the tournament while scoring a paltry five goals, inarguably putting on the most clinical showing of any team that came that far. They roared Africa into new heights, surpassing favourites Senegal.

B for Belgium- ...and the endless woes of a team made up of the country's finest crop of talents. Kevin De Bruyne at his peak, Romelu Lukaku their all-time topscorer, Thibaut Courtois fresh off winning the Champions League with Real Madrid and also having claimed goalkeeper of the 2018 World Cup. Here they were disjointed and, amid alleged dressing room fallouts, were easy prey for Morocco and anyone who pretty much fancied a win.

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