FIFA World Cup teams

2022 - 12 - 13

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Fifa World Cup 2022 semifinal: France v Morocco - start time, odds ... (New Zealand Herald)

Africa's first World Cup semifinalist are playing defending champion France and striker Kylian Mbappe, the leader of a new wave of football superstars coming ...

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport 1 and 7, and will be free-to-air on Prime. “It’s going to make a lot of noise, a raucous atmosphere. They’re people who come from anywhere in the world to support their country,” Regragui said. “European countries are used to winning the World Cup and we have played top sides, we have not had an easy run. “We have the best fans in the world along with Argentines and Brazilians. “I was asked if we can win the World Cup and I said, ‘Why not?

LIVE: Reigning champions France face late illness crisis before WC ... (Fox Sports)

LIVE: Reigning World Cup champions France face surprise package Morocco in the second semi-final in Qatar (6am AEDT Thursday) – with both sides chasing ...

Kylian Mbappe played a crucial role, playing the ball around on the edge of the area before his eventual shot was blocked. The Atletico Madrid Frenchman whipped in a low cross to an unmarked Varane at the front post, but the defender could not redirect the ball on target. Chances continued to mount for both teams as tension rose in the final minutes. Ziyech charged into the box but a perfect sliding tackle from Ibrahima Konate put the ball out for a corner. From the Ziyech set piece, El Yamiq attempted a brilliant bicycle kick which had goalkeeper Lloris beaten - only to slam into the post. The PSG star’s shot was blocked, but it bounced to the back post where fullback Theo Hernandez acrobatically volleyed it into the net. Griezmann’s dead-ball cross found Thuram at the back post, but his header bounced wide. The PSG star’s shot was blocked, but it bounced to the back post where fullback Theo Hernandez acrobatically volleyed into the net. His scuffed shot was cleared off the line by his good friend and PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi. Then captain Romain Saiss was forced from the field with the hamstring injury he had battled all tournament. Morocco is the first African, Arab, and Muslim nation to reach a semi-final, having beaten three European nations ranked inside the top ten. France sat deep and ceded possession in order to nullify the dangerous Moroccan counter-attack, earning their first clean sheet of the tournament while counter-attacking themselves to deadly effect.

France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Final Match Today ... (Zee Business)

France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Final: France's bench strength is such that Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann or any another player for that ...

[Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi Final Match Today: When and where to watch? [FIFA World Cup 2022 Prize Money: A Whopping amount for Lionel Messi, champions - check amount [ZeeBiz WebTeam](/authors/zeebiz-webteam-120) France penetrated the frugal Moroccan defence to score on either side of the break to romp into their second successive final on a 2-0 scoreline. Waits to be seen. But their bench strength is such that Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann or any another player for that matter steps up to the task, while Kylian Mbappe soaks up all the defensive threat from the opponents.

France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022: Check teams, predictions ... (Business Today)

France is now a victory away from becoming the first back-to-back finalist since Brazil in 2002. France will take on Morocco in the second semi-finals of ...

TRENDING The teams met again in 1999 and 2000, when France beat Morocco 1-0 and 5-1, respectively. They first met in 1988 when France defeated Morocco 2-1. Its defence has been virtually watertight and has allowed only one goal against Canada in its last five matches so far. Besides, France forward Olivier Giroud is also convincing to turn the tables in the semifinals. On the other hand, world champion France has been treading successfully so far despite missing at least five of its key players. In another friendly match in 1998, Morocco roasted France in a penalty shootout. The Moroccans have beaten football heavyweights like Belgium, Spain, and Portugal on their way up to the final four. It is the first African country to reach the final lap of an international tournament as big as the FIFA World Cup. The Moroccans are living a World Cup fairytale like no other, have already become the most successful African team in World Cup history.

France vs Morocco LIVE score, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Mbappe ... (Sportstar)

Live updates of the France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal match at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Ziyech swings a good ball inside the box from a Morocco freekick. The ball took a massive deflection off Mbappe’s shot and fell to Hernandez. Tchouameni gets the ball again and passes the ball to Giroud this time, whose first time shot misses the target. He lobs the ball in the centre but there is no one to attack the ball. Tchouameni threads the ball to Mbappe who uses his pace to latch on to it. But the France defence doing enough to hold on to the lead again. Mbappe and Hakimi in a pace battle to reach the ball. Ounahi and Ziyech do well to keep the ball between themselves and get inside the France box. Marcus Thuram gets his head to the ball but cannot keep it on target. Ounahi with a brilliant run inside the box and Morocco is inches away from scoring a late goal but France hangs on again. Griezmann swings a dangerous cross inside the Morocco box from a France freekick. Mbappe nutmegs Amrabat and makes a darting run inside the Morocco box.

France vs Morocco FIFA WC Live: Onus on Mbappe as Morocco eye ... (Hindustan Times)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi-Finals Live Score France vs Morocco: All eyes are on Kylian Mbappe as defending champions France are up against Achraf ...

Giant-killers Morocco are hoping to join Lionel Messi-led Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. France captain Hugo Lloris is all set to record his 19th appearance at the FIFA World Cup. The Les Bleus were dumped out of the first three in 1958, 1982 and 1986. France have taken an early lead in the first 5 minutes of the game. The first yellow card of the second semi-final has been issued by the referee. Ziyech and Ounahi are leaving no stone unturned as Morocco have played the first 15 minutes of the 2nd half better than France. Theo Hernández’s opener is the earliest goal scored by any side in a World Cup semi-final since 1958. Kolo Muani has scored for France and the defending champions are now staring at the final. France have outclassed the African giant-killers 2-0 to enter the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022. While the Kylian Mbappe-starrer France side has lived up to their favourites tag, Achraf Hakimi's Morocco exceeded all expectations in Qatar. Thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani, defending champions France have set up a blockbuster clash against two-time winners Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final. France will meet Argentina in the final.

Morocco fans urge World Cup's 'jinx mascot' to support France in ... (The National)

A man who is known for bringing bad luck to Fifa World Cup teams this year by wearing their flags has been inundated with thousands of requests from ...

[Croatia](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/14/dalic-rues-penalty-decision-in-croatias-world-cup-semi-final-defeat-to-argentina/) and went to the stadium dressed in the red and white football shirt. The match ended 1-1 but Croatia advanced on penalties. [Netherlands for their quarter-final](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/10/netherlands-v-argentina-ratings-van-dijk-6-noppert-6-messi-9-molina-8/) which they lost on penalties. [Morocco v Spain](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/06/morocco-v-spain-ratings-bono-9-hakimi-9-rodri-8-torres-5/) match.” [South Korea against Brazil](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/06/brazil-v-south-korea-ratings-alisson-9-richarlison-9-hwang-7-kim-4/). [Brazil v Croatia quarter-final](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/10/croatia-v-brazil-player-ratings-livakovic-9-modric-8-neymar-6-vinicius-junior-5/), he wore the South American side's famous gold and green colours. [Croatia lost to Argentina](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/13/live-argentina-vs-croatia/) 3-0. [Saudi Arabia v Argentina](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/11/22/al-dawsari-saudi-arabia-beat-argentina-stunner/) match wearing Messi’s number 10 jersey and [Argentina ended up losing 2-1](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/11/22/argentina-v-saudi-arabia-player-ratings-de-paul-4-messi-6-al-tambakti-9-al-dawsari-8/) in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. [England match against Senegal](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/04/england-beat-senegal-to-set-up-world-cup-quarter-final-clash-with-holders-france/) wearing the African nation's colourful red, green and yellow colours on top of his national dress. [opening match between Qatar and Ecuador](https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/11/20/live-qatar-opening-game-ecuador/) wearing national dress and a purple scarf. [Moroccan](https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2022/12/12/for-would-be-fans-france-morocco-violence-is-one-more-obstacle-to-loving-football/) fans to wear a France jersey for Wednesday night's match. [Paul the octopus in 2010](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-diary-paul-the-octopus-makes-his-final-pick-1.483653) or [Achilles the cat in 2018](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/achilles-the-cat-ready-to-make-his-world-cup-2018-predictions-as-he-looks-to-be-the-new-paul-the-octopus-1.735979), predicting the results.

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinals: December 13 schedule, teams and ... (Economic Times)

We witnessed 60 games so far in FIFA World Cup 2022, and it feels like we just started with the tournament yesterday. Over three weeks, we have seen ...

Morocco became the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup semis after beating [World Cup](/topic/world-cup)winner 2022 will be among Morocco, France, Croatia, and Argentina. Croatia eliminated almighty Brazil, and Argentina brushed aside the Dutch challenge.

Morocco is living a dream in Qatar. Here are 5 things to know about ... (NPR)

"Why shouldn't we dream about winning the World Cup?" Morocco's coach Walid Regragui said after beating Portugal. He says his team is the "Rocky" of Qatar.

Sixteen of 23 athletes on Algeria's 2014 World Cup team were born in France, according to the Aiding the shift toward ancestral countries is a 2004 FIFA rules change making it easier for eligible players to switch their national team affiliation even if they've already played for one country's national youth squad. The numbers reflect a stark reversal. His friends and admirers include French superstar Kylian Mbappé, Hakimi's PSG teammate, who [said earlier this year](https://twitter.com/KMbappe/status/1486074687838949379) that Hakimi is the best right-back on the planet. After the Atlas Lions beat Portugal, the leaders of Niger, Chad, Djibouti, Turkey and other nations extended their congratulations, according to It's not unusual for a player to represent a country in which they weren't born. [1-0 win over Portugal](https://www.npr.org/2022/12/10/1142077790/portugal-morocco-world-cup-quarterfinals-qatar) "is a story from the stories I heard about the nights of the One Thousand and One Nights," one jubilant fan [said in a TV interview](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCA4KCulUV/). But the squad finally exited when West Germany was able to eke out a 1-0 win. The Moroccan defense hasn't allowed any of its opponents to score in Qatar — the sole goal it conceded came on an odd own-goal, against Canada. Harit was felled by a serious knee injury just before the World Cup began, while playing for his pro team, Olympique Marseille. We put a lot of energy in each game — physically and mentally it's hard, but at the end it's so good." But Morocco's players say they're living a dream — and their run in Qatar has

Look: 'Psychic' Omani goes viral for accurately predicting losing ... (Khaleej Times)

His reverse magic has worked right from the first game when he wore the Qatar colours when they lost in the tournament opener to Ecuador.

"Congratulations to Morocco for qualifying for the World Cup finals," quipped several commenters on his page. On the day that the Gulf country notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 win, thanks to a scintillating second half comeback, Mjomba was snapped, grinning away, in an Argentina jersey. Mjombo shared the post on his page, captioning it with an apology to Moroccan fans. Though they made it to the quarter-finals, Croatian hearts were crushed as Argentina reached Sunday’s World Cup final with a 3-0 victory at the Lusail Stadium. Mohammed, of course, was sporting the Brazil team colours that day. Take a look at some of the teams Mohammed 'jinxed':

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