'France through but Morocco won African hearts' - Fan reactions after World Cup semi-final exit

I'm very proud of the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦. They never gave up even after conceding the second goal! They took risks at the back so that they can attack. Congrats to them and let's hope they can finish third on Saturday! They're our Heroes in Qatar 🇲🇦⚽♥️🇰🇪 - Hussein Salim

France has won the game but Morocco has won our hearts! Good Fight the Lions of Atlas 🤜 - Kiruthi Wangondu

Morocco can hold their heads high, brilliant. - Lisa Anderson

This team is stay of hearts millions of people stay strong Morroco ❤️❤️❤️ - Muhammad Abdullah Jr.

They really won our hearts. What a great performance from these Moroccans. 🇬🇭🇲🇦 - Qwesi Modwehe

Win or lose Morocco really tried they played well and to even get to the semi-finals they made us proud 👏👏 - Adunke Anu

Very proud of Morocco. They put up a fierce fight against defending champion France. Congratulations to Africa. - Slycon Nnaemeka

The whole of Africa is indeed really proud of them all ❤️ - Harry Tapscott

We are proud of you all💕💞💯 - Itz Ola Wealthy

They still made Africa Proud 👏👏👏 - Chidinma Ruth

Well done Morocco for making Africa proud 🇲🇦 - Swizz Banking

We Africans are extremely proud of you guys, you were exceptional and great in the tournament, best time ahead Atlas Lions. - Walexsky OG

The team had a beautiful performance! I totally gave them my heart tonight ❤ They only can be proud 👏👏 - Han Minh

Outstanding effort. I hope Morocco goes on to use this as a platform for the future. They have done their nation proud. Their coach is someone special. Hold on to him as long as you can. - @newevolution911

Although Morocco lost the game, they gave a tough time to France. They also missed a lot of opportunities in a game where they could score goals but they didn't avail that opportunities. They have won our hearts and played really well in this World Cup. We are with you... - @DrAbdullahGul1

They've done wonders. Very solid a team. Third place for them to take. Africa is proud of you guys. - Niba Klif

Morocco will win the bronze on Saturday. - Essien Shedrack

Not yet. Morocco is heading for third place in the World Cup. It will be Africa's first-ever time to reach this level. Congrats to Morocco. - Charles Anteros

It is so unfortunate they could not make it to the last two big wigs but hopefully, they are coming back home with a prize because I see them defeating Croatia for third place. Africa is gaining ground gradually at the world level now. - Ikuerowo Sunday Ola Sunnybravo

Just a simple loss of concentration and they got punished that's how football can be harsh, kudos though they deserved the trophy. - Charles Apana

I'm still very proud of the Atlas Lions. They played romantic football. - Chidi Zion

Hard luck was on the side of Morocco in front of the goal, they played really well. We are proud of them. - Michael Ese

Morocco had the better of France, they didn't take their chances. I really knew if they had equalised that one goal they would have qualified for the final. Big ups to Morocco... - Alfred Tawiah Darlington

Morocco have themselves to blame and no one else. You're playing with such a great team in France, you get the chance to dominate; create chances but for some unknown reasons you simply can't put the ball in the net then I don't know what else the coach or anyone can do. - Hon. Abraham Kirwa

Yes, we are beaten. Yes, we lost. Yes, it's football. But we are Africans and proud. These guys made us believe. They gave us a dream. They gave us a chance to add another country to this competition. Long live Morocco long live Africa. - TheDon BM

Moroccan you are indeed the Atlas Lions, you played a perfect game it was not easy for so-called France to win the game, in fact, you did perfectly well am proud of you guys 💓💓💓💚💙💙💙💙💚💥💯💪💪💪,. - Godwin Eyo

Their finishing is also a big task like they would be scoring more goals. - Kwame Fasta

It was an interesting match to watch but the problem came from the striking line, Morocco played a very nice game both flanks worked well but they didn't have a serious striker that would turn the chances into goals. There is always next time 💪💪💪 - Rabby Mark

Nice heart and guts showed by the Moroccans... although they still need to work on their finishing. Hopefully, Morocco will claim bronze in the third-place match.One love ❤️ - Diogo Offu

You're [Regragui] a true hero and Africa will forever adore and treasure this great achievement. Thank you, SIR 🙏 - Linonge Polycarp Linonge

You are a hero!!! I fell in love with the spirit of your team, thanks to you. - Petulia Blake

Congrats 👏👏👏 we will not forget Morocco and a powerful coach of your caliber behind. This is great for Africa. - Thul Ukelo

Thank you coach for raising Morocco and African football to another level. - Moss Touray

Congratulations big coach for the level achieved, we are proud of you 👏 keep up - Jb God'stime Chea

Very impressive! The best African coach so far. - Nana Kojo Monday

The best coach so far in the history of the African continent. All the coaches in Africa should learn all the tactics and skills from him. Kudos to you. - Tamizaaya Gabriel

Was very sad Morocco lost but I salute coach Walid Regragui, you will forever be a hero. Yassine Bounou, Hakim Ziyech, Sofiane Boufal, Nordin Amrabat, Youssef En-Nesyri, and the rest are now household names.

You are all appreciated. Africa is proud of you Morocco 🔥. - Isaac Matey