WORLD CUP ROUNDUP: France beat Morocco to set up tantalizing final with Argentina

Emmanuel Alfred

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi final on Wednesday to qualify for the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The defending champions who have now made it back-to-back final, registered the first goal in the fifth minute through defender Theo Hernandez.

The Atlas Lions added to their defensive woes when they lost Romain Saiss to injury before half-time but, roared on by their fanatical support, they came close to drawing level, especially when Jawad El Yamiq’s overhead kick was kept out by a combination of the post and France keeper Hugo Lloris.

Didier Deschamps’ side always threatened on the break and so it proved as the lurking Muani finally broke Morocco’s resistance late on.

France will now face Argentina in the final on Sunday while Morocco will slug it out against Croatia for a third-place match on Saturday.

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