France It arrived with the label of favorite, despite the fact that a few days after the start of the World Cup they were injured N’Golo Kante, Presnel Kimpembe, Didier Pogba and the Ballon d’Or Karim Benzemaand must justify their intentions to retain the title something that has not happened 60 years ago when Brazil achieved it in Sweden 1958 and Chile 1962.
The team that leads Didier Deschamps is synonymous with hierarchy and quality starting with its biggest star Kylian Mbbapé (current cup scorer with five goals), the teammate of Lionel Messi and Neymar at PSG, who when he receives the ball and faces with speed and skill.
The French team beat England in the quarterfinals and in addition to the logical conformism for the victory, they added the tranquility that having won with a Mbbapé well taken by the British and with few lights, leaving aside the idea of a very dependent team of the Parisian star
Forward Olivier Giroud is another fundamental piece in this semifinalist, adding four goals, with a performance that is the antithesis of what he had in Russia 2018, when he had a great level but could not score.
The rest of the “Blue” team has a remarkable goalkeeper like Hugo Lloris (star against England), defenders Raphael Varane and Dayot Upamecano, a midfield with Aurélien Tchouaméni (22 years old), Ousmane Dembélé and the tireless Adien Rabiot, and the mention to the great moment that Antoine Griezmann is having.
Morocco is the guest at the party that nobody expected. Those led by Walid Regragui have reached an unknown stage for an African team, it is the first time that a team from that continent has advanced to a semifinal, leaving Spain and Portugal on the way.
Until today Cameroon, in Italy 1990, was the African team that had gone the furthest when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals against England 3-2, after 13 teams from that continent have participated in the World Cups since 1970.
Morocco arrives undefeated at this stage, with three wins and two draws (against Spain they won in definition with shots from the point), conceding only one goal against (from Canada) in 480 minutes, showing a defensive wall.
Its defensive solidity goes through the excellent level of goalkeeper Yassine Bono (Spanish Seville) and a remarkable defensive work, with Achraf Hakimi (PSG figure), Jawad El Yamiq (Valladolid of Spain) and Romain Saiss (Besiktas of Turkey).
Morocco is a team that handles the ball very well, in that aspect, Hakim Ziyech (from English Chelsea) stands out, but he manages his game by waiting for the opponent’s actions, coming out against speed, a team that knows what it is playing and that he is living a situation in which all he achieves is glory.
When will France vs Morocco play?
The match will take place from 4:00 p.m. in Argentina at the Al Bayt Stadium, in the city of Jor, 45 kilometers from Doha, with the arbitration of the Mexican César Ramos, 38, who will be assisted by his compatriots Alberto Morín and Miguel Hernández , while the Venezuelan Jesús Valenzuela will be the fourth official.
Where to watch France vs Morocco
The duel between the European world champions and the African team will be televised by TVP and DirecTV Sports.
France vs Morocco: probable formations
France
- Hugo Lloris
- Jules Koundé
- Raphael Varane
- Dayot Upamecano
- Theo Hernandez
- Aurelien Tchouameni
- Adrien Rabiot
- Ousmane Dembele
- Antoine Griezman
- kylian mbappe
- Olivier Giroud
- DT: Didier Deschamps.
Morocco
- Yassine Bono
- Achraf Hakimi
- Jawad El Jamik
- Romain Saiss
- Yahya Attiat-Allah
- Sofyan Amrabat
- Azzedine Ounahi
- selim amallah
- Hakim Ziyech
- Youseff En Nesyri
- Sofiane Boufal
- DT: Walid Regragui.
Source: Ambito
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