FIFA World Cup 2022: France defeats Morocco to get to the World Cup final

Football wisdomimbibe.com By Nitin Singh

France defeated Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the FIFA World Cup final.

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The Moroccan football team created history by being the first African team to advance past the quarterfinals of a World Cup.

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On Sunday, December 18, France will play Argentina in the championship match

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At the last World Cup in 2018, France won for the second time ever.

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Theo Hernandez scored just five minutes into the semi-finals match to give the French team a solid lead.

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Despite a shaky start and numerous issues with injured players, the Moroccan team remained unfazed and challenged France throughout the entire match.

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Morocco had a higher percentage of possession (62%) than France (38%).

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France sealed the victory in Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium with a second goal eleven minutes from time.

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Randal Kolo Muani, who had been substituted, scored with a shot to the back post.

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