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Hakimi stuns country of birth as Morocco knock Spain out of World Cup

Hakimi stuns country of birth as Morocco knock Spain out of World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi scored the winning penalty as Morocco send Spain packing from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after a 3-0 win in the penalty shoot-out.

The Atlas Lions held the European giants to a goalless draw at the end of 120 minutes and goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri, Hakim Ziyech and Hakimi from the spot powered them to a monumental win after Spain lost all their attempts.

Sevilla goalkeeper Bonou made two crucial stops, saving Sergio Busquets and Carlos Soler’s efforts.

It will be the first time Morocco qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup since they made their maiden appearance in 1970.

Walid Regragui’s men are the only African country still in Qatar and they will play the winner of the encounter between Portugal and Switzerland in the last-eight.

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