In preparation for Morocco's semi-final match against France at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, head coach Walid Regragui has reportedly declared a state of emergency in the team's training facility.

The source added that the coach forced the players to hand over their phones to the team's management, with the aim of putting them in a state of full concentration."

The players only get on their phones for two hours a day in the evening, and then they go to their rooms, in order to go to sleep.

This is the self-discipline believed to have helped the team to this far at the tournament.

The Atlas Lions became the first African country to progress to the last four after beating Portugal 1-0 courtesy of striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who leapt highest to beat goalkeeper Diogo Costa to the ball at Al Thumama Stadium.

Following the victory, Regragui also became the first African coach to lead a team to the semi-finals of the tournament.

Morocco's clash against holders France will take place at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.