France
2
Match Complete
Morocco
0
| R. K. Muani |  | 79' | ||
| 27' |  | S. Boufal | ||
| T. Hern??ndez | | 5' |
| 14 | Shots | 13 | ||
| 2 | On Target | 2 | ||
| 10 | Fouls | 11 | ||
| 2 | Corners | 3 | ||
| 4 | Offsides | 3 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
France and Morocco meet to decide which team will face Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6am (AEDT).
With Lionel Messi and his Argentinian team waiting in the wings, it is time for the defending champions and the giant-killing Moroccans to battle for a place in the final and a chance at football immortality.
The French have done as they normally do, working their way into the tournament smoothly and seemingly able to produce their best when required on the biggest of days. A comfortable group stage was followed by a cruisy win against Poland and a tougher one against the English, leaving the champions on the cusp of yet another final and the rare feat of winning two World Cup trophies in succession a real possibility.
Morocco has been the stunning intruder at Qatar 2022, with Spain and Portugal falling to them during the knockout phase and much of the world climbing aboard their bandwagon in the hope of seeing a new World Cup winner.
Sadly, the Africans have major injury concerns heading into the final and will need some luck to have their best eleven on the pitch for the biggest match in the history of Moroccan football.
Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud loom as serious threats to the Moroccan defence and the solid block offered by France throughout the tournament stands to make Morocco’s task of finding goals against one of the best teams in the world a challenging one.
It looms as an interesting match-up, with the dynamic attack of the French far too powerful for Morocco, yet the outsiders capable of the upset should they hold firm at the back and create a close contest late in the game.
Prediction
Whilst the continent of Africa appears to be galvanised in support of Morocco, France will simply have too much firepower for them and potentially canter to victory in what should begin as a tight affair.
Once the emotion and nervousness is removed from the match after the opening half-hour, expect France to cut the Moroccans to pieces and advance to the World Cup final.
Game information
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium, Lusail
Kick-off: 6am (AEDT)
TV: SBS
Live stream: SBS On Demand
Odds: France $1.55; draw $3.85; Morocco $6.50 – odds via PlayUp
Squads
France
Alphonse Areola, Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, Axel Disasi, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, Benjamin Pavard, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane, Eduardo Camavinga, Youssouf Fofana, Matteo Guendouzi, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jordan Veretout, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani.
Morocco
Bono, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Tagnaouti, Nayef Aguerd, Yahia Attiyat Allah, Badr Benoun, Achraf Dari, Jawad El Yamiq, Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Romain Saiss, Sofyan Amrabat, Selim Amallah, Bilal El Khannous, Yahya Jabrane, Azzedine Ounahi, Abdelhamid Sabiri, Zakaria Aboukhlal, Sofiane Boufal, Ilias Chair, Walid Cheddira, Youssef En-Nesyri, Abde Ezzalzouli, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Amine Harit, Hakim Ziyech.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Today was a glorious day for French football and a cracking semi-final where the champions saw off the Moroccan fairy tale. Now, just the final remains, where Argentina will meet France in Lusail. Final Score France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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Thanks for being on board for the game and be sure to stick with the Roar throughout the day for all the post match analysis. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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Three cheers for Morocco after such a wonderful World Cup run. Congratulation also to the reigning champs who will now look for a rare successive title when they take on Messi and his loyal servants on Monday morning Australian time. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME That was a terrific game of football. Lovely open play and little cynical stuff. France have done it and advance to the decider. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
Stevo
Roar Rookie
And there you have it, what a valiant performance by Morocco. 100% value for money at this WC :thumbup:
Stuart Thomas
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FULL-TIME France is into the final against Argentina after a 2-0 win over the brave Morocco. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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90+6' A free-kick in midfield for France. This should be the final kick of the game. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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90+5 Kounde was the man on the line that saved the day. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Amazing stuff!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+4' A mad scramble in the area as Morocco enter the box. France desperately hack it away. That looked certain to end in the net, but somehow it was kept out. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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90+3 France happy to hack away from defence. Morocco with a late foray down the right. The ball in comes to ground and Ounahi fires at goal. Corner Morocco. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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90+2' France sweep through the midfield. Now Mbappe inside the box and the defence holds late for Morocco. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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90' Aboukhal is caught off-side. Six minutes will be added. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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90' Final minute of normal time now as Morocco win it back and head down the left side. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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89' France possessing late and in complete control. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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87' Hakimi now down the right for Morocco. The ball runs long and France has another goal kick. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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86′ The ball in is met by a Moroccan head yet it is well wide and then Ziyech concedes the goal kick. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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86' Morocco hoping for one quick moment and then a miracle. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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85' It is all over for Morocco. What a run it has been. We have some push and shove in the box as Morocco have the attacking free-kick. France……….……….2 Morocco……………..0
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