We want this to be just the start, insists Regragul

Morocco run was boost for African football

- Dan Kilpatrick in Doha

MOROCCO coach Walid Regragui has challenged the country to become regulars in the latter stages of the World Cup and said his players had made the world proud, following their semi-final defeat to France last night.

Morocco more than held their own against the holders, but went down to Theo Hernandez's early goal and substitute Randal Kolo Muani's late one, as Les Bleus set up a mouthwatering final against Argentina on Sunday.

"I'd like us to qualify for every World Cup," said Regragui afterwards. "We need to show that regularity, and in the future people will see it is normal that Morocco reaches this stage of the World Cup. We've shown Africans now that we're capable of going toe to toe with top sides, like France, Brazil and England. We need to work hard, to show this regularly, to prove this is no accident.