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Posted: 2022-12-06 18:12:34

Portugal takes on Switzerland and Morocco is into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after a heroic performance from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to oust 2010 winners Spain.

Follow our live blog of all the latest from Qatar.

Today's games in Qatar

The anthems are sung

By Jon Healy

Huge cheers as the big screen shows Cristiano Ronaldo, arm-in-arm with his teammates in the dugout, singing the anthem.

This crowd will erupt when (if?) he gets on the pitch today.

Why is Ronaldo benched?

By Jon Healy

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal teammates talk angrily with a South Korean player during their World Cup clash
(AP)

We don't know for sure exactly the thought process of Portugal coach Fernando Santos, but we do know Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the sort of impact at this tournament that you might expect from a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

His attitude has also been called into question after he sulked at being subbed during the 2-1 loss to South Korea. He had a chop at a South Korean player as he walked off, which Santos said he "didn't like ... at all".

Ronaldo also reportedly said something about the coach during that tirade.

All told, it's not a great look for Ronaldo, especially after his ugly split with Manchester United.

Ronaldo fans taking his benching well

By Jon Healy

In fairness, this bloke, YouTuber IShowSpeed, travelled all the way to Qatar basically just to watch Ronaldo.

It's not gone well for him.

But the Portugal superstar can still have a massive impact coming off the bench in the second half. If he's engaged, which at a World Cup, you'd hope he would be.

Cristiano Ronaldo stands with his hands on his hips while Portugal teammates warm up before their World Cup game against Switzerland.
(Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo coming off the bench against Switzerland

By Jon Healy

Key Event

Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch to warm up with another teammate before Portugal's Qatar World Cup match against Switzerland.
(Getty)

Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo is on the bench for Portugal for this match after starting all three group games.

That means 39-year-old defender Pepe takes the captain's armband.

Morocco reaches quarterfinals for the first time!

By Jon Healy

Key Event

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounouis carried triumphantly by teammates after they beat Spain at the FIFA World Cup.
(Getty)

Yesterday it was Croatia's goalie, today it's Morocco's who gets to be the hero for his country.

Yassine Bounou was not scored on once in the penalty shootout against 2010 World Cup winners Spain, stopping two of the shots, while the other one hit the post.

It was a remarkable victory for Morocco, which has never won more than a game at a World Cup, and they've now reached the last eight with their third victory in Qatar.

Hello and welcome

By Jon Healy

It's another day of action at the Qatar World Cup!

We've got Portugal vs Switzerland coming up, and we've just seen another champion booted from the tournament.

I'm Jon Healy and I reckon you should stick with me for the rest of the morning.

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