The World Cup's shocks keep on coming – with Morocco the latest in line
You might have thought the game was being played in Casablanca, not Doha.
The Al Thumama Stadium was bouncing in the 95th minute of Morocco's game, and the fans had every reason to be gleeful.
Their side had just beaten Belgium – that side composed of European giants like Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne.
But more impressive was the ease with which it did so, keeping Belgium at arm's length throughout.
And in front of a rapturous crowd, with friends and family singing and chanting at the top of their lungs, Morocco's heroic players bathed in the adoration they so rightly deserved as the Atlas Lions leapfrogged Belgium to the top of Group F.
Full-time! And it's a famous victory for Morocco against Belgium!
That's it! 2-0 Morocco against Belgium!
An outstanding result for Morocco as it wins its third ever match at a World Cup – one which sends it top of Group F after two games.
The North African nation had only previously claimed victories against Portugal in 1986 and Scotland in 1998, but this win against the No. 2-ranked country in the world is surely the best of the bunch.
Abdelhamid Sabiri's goal set off Moroccan celebrations in the 75th minute, but Zakaria Aboukhlal put the cherry on top of a historic win in injury time.
What a World Cup!
GOAL! 2-0 to Morocco!!!
Wow! Another one for the North Africans! This time, it's Zakaria Aboukhlal and, surely, that seals a massive, historic win for Morocco!
GOAL! Morocco goes up 1-0!
Here we go! It's a deserved goal for Abdelhamid Sabiri and Morocco as we head into the last quarter of an hour of the match. Let's go!
US Soccer changes Iran flag on social media to show support for Iranian protesters
From CNN's Wayne Sterling
US Soccer has changed Iran's flag on its social media accounts to show support for the protesters in Iran, the federation told CNN on Sunday.
US Soccer said that it wanted to change the official flag for 24 hours to show "support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights" but always planned to go back to the original flag.
The change "was a one-time graphic," US Soccer told CNN. "We have the main flag on our website and other places."
The emblem from Iran's flag is missing on US Soccer's social media, but the emblem is there on its main website.
Iran state media reported Sunday that the United States should be kicked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and suspended for 10 games for a "distorted image" of the country's flag.
"By posting a distorted image of the flag of the Islamic Republic of #Iran on its official account, the #US football team breached the @FIFAcom charter, for which a 10-game suspension is the appropriate penalty," Iran state-aligned Tasnim news agency wrote on Twitter on Sunday. "Team #USA should be kicked out of the #WorldCup2022."
FIFA did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment.
The United States faces Iran on Tuesday in Group B action for a spot in the round of 16.
It's 0-0 as the second half gets under way between Belgium and Morocco
After yet another goalless half at the World Cup, Belgium and Morocco are back underway.
For Belgium, the scare at the end of the half could jolt it into life.
For Morocco, more of the same would suit it well, you'd imagine.
Half-time: Belgium and Morocco goalless
Unlike today's earlier game, there have been glimpses of quality in this first half but with the same reward: no goals.
Kevin De Bruyne has looked the most threatening for Belgium, as the European team pile on the pressure, in particular from set piece.
Amadou Onana had the clearest opportunity to break the deadlock but his header from close range went flying over the bar.
Hakim Ziyech came closest for Morocco, but his 'goal' from a freekick was ruled out for offside on the stroke of half time.
Belgium turns up heat on Morocco defense to no avail
There have been no goals in the opening 30 minutes but it's a much better performance from Belgium so far, compared to its opening match.
Having looked poor against Canada last time out, its star players -- from the Hazard brothers to Kevin De Bruyne and Michy Batshuayi -- have looked much more slick this time out.
De Bruyne in particular has been central to all of the team's good work so far, jinking past defenders and providing the main thrust for the side.
However, the score remains goalless and, with a crowd dominated by Morocco fans, the result is not certain for the European side.
Cycling from Paris to Doha to watch France
From CNN's Ben Church in Doha
Traveling to watch their team play at the World Cup took a little longer than usual for two French fans.
Mehdi Balamissa and Gabriel Martin decided the best way to travel from France to Qatarwas on two wheels.
The friends spent three months traveling 7,000 kilometers (roughly 4,350 miles) by bicycle to reach Qatar 2022 and watch their beloved France defend its title.
“It was a crazy idea, but we’re the kind of people that have big ideas and don’t want to have any regrets,” Balamissa said, as both spoke to CNN Sport a day after arriving in the country.
“So, since we are both self-employed, we decided to block off three months of our time and come to Qatar.”
The pair started their mammoth journey at the Stade de France in Paris, home of the French national team, and finished at the stunning Lusail Stadium, the venue that will host the final at Qatar 2022.
They would travel on average 115 kilometers per day, taking appropriate rest days when needed.
The idea came about after cycling from France to Italy to watch their country play in the UEFA Nations League last year and they wanted to test themselves with a much longer trip.
They hoped their trip would promote the benefits of sustainable travel and said they plan to offer cycling workshops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds when they eventually arrive home.
But first the pair plan on enjoying their time in Doha. After all, they’ve worked hard for it.
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