2022 World Cup: Elon Musk, Shakira, Mesut Ozil and Piers Morgan Sing Morocco's Praises

• The world continues to react with shock and awe to Morocco's World Cup exploits
• The Atlas Lions became the first African nation to reach the tournament semi-finals
• Many celebrities and popular figures have expressed support for the North Africans

Messages of congratulations and praise continue to be showered on the Atlas Lions of Morocco.

This was after they became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, following their dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in the quarter-finals.

The famous and the unknown went onto social media to give their thoughts.

Colombian singer Shakira said:

"This time for Africa!! #WorldCup"

Tech giant Elon Musk said:

"Congrats Morocco!!"

Iconic footballer Mesut Ozil said:

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"Proud. What a team! ❤️ What an achievement for the African continent & the Muslim world Great to see such a fairytale is still possible in modern football - this will give so many people so much power & hope ❤️❤️⚽ #Morocco #WorldCup #Qatar2022"

Coaching legend Pitso Mosimane said:

"Walid, thank you for putting all of Africa in the Global Map. Thank you for educating most of our Federations in our beloved Continent that we have potential and we got wiser and we now a lot about Global Football and we can compete with any country if we plan properly."

Drury poetry describes Morocco win

It goes without saying that Peter Drury has become the voice of English football commentary.

He was at his poetic best describing Morocco's monumental victory over Portugal, as the North Africans became the first nation from the continent to reach the semi-finals of a FIFA World Cup.

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Morocco will now take on France in the semi-final on Wednesday.

Hilarious reactions to Kane miss

England supporters have woken from another FIFA World Cup nightmare involving a penalty.

Incredible footage is going viral on social media of Three Lions die-hards reacting with shock, astonishment and disbelief to Harry Kane's inconceivable miss against France, during the late stages of Saturday's quarter-final thriller.

Had the England captain converted his second spot kick of the night, the match would have likely gone into extra time, with his team clearly in the ascendancy at that point in the match.