France vs morocco

Theo Hernandez fired France into an early lead before substitute Randal Kolo Muani sealed a 2-0 victory against an excellent Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium, to send Les Blues into the World Cup final. France remained on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the world title and will now meet Lionel Messi and Argentina in the showpiece. Morocco have been the surprise package of Qatar 2022 and Walid Regragui's side responded superbly after Hernandez's fifth-minute opener, pinning back the world champions for significant periods in a display of considerable courage and skill. But Eintracht Frankfurt striker Kolo Muani proved to be France's unlikely hero, scoring with his first touch after Kylian Mbappe had a shot blocked 11 minutes from time. France vs Morocco final score 1H 2H Final France 1 1 2 Morocco 0 0 0 Goals: FRA— Theo Hernandez (5mins) FRA—RandalKolo Muani (79 mins) Watch in the US Griezmann and France the moment the final whistle blew ❤️🇫🇷 Watch in the UK Randal Kolo Muani's first touch was a goal! He'd been on for 44 seconds ⚡ Watch in Canada France doubles their lead! 🇫🇷 After just 44 seconds on the field, Randal Kolo Muani scores a CRUCIAL goal for his country! Watch in Australia Surely that will do it for the defending champions! 🙌 A lovely piece of skill from Kylian Mbappe sees Randal Kolo Muani score his first-ever 🇫🇷 🇲🇦 📺 WATCH: 📻 LISTEN: In the process of becoming the first African side in history to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocc...

Summary • Use play icon at top of page to watch live coverage from Al Bayt Stadium • World Cup semi-final: France 2-0 Morocco - Hernandez opens scoring, substitute Muani doubles lead • France aiming to retain World Cup having won it in 2018 • Argentina await in Sunday's final at 15:00 GMT • Get involved: Tweet #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826 Morocco coach Walid Regragui: "We gave the maximum, that's the most important. "We had some injuries, we lost Aguerd in the warm-up, Saiss, Mazraoui... but there are no excuses. "We paid for the slightest mistake. We didn't get into the game well, we had too much technical waste in the first half, and the second goal kills us, but that doesn't take away everything we did before."

Morocco's World Cup dream is over, and France's dream of winning back-to-back titles remains alive. On Wednesday in the semifinal, France managed to score a goal in each half to advance to Sunday's final, beating Cinderella Morocco 2-0. The French will now face Argentina on Sunday in the cu[. Morocco will take on Croatia on Saturday in the third-place game. Theo Hernandez scored a close effort in the fifth minute for the game-winning goal, and as Morocco valiantly pushed for an equalizer, it was Randal Kolo Muani who tapped in a Kylian Mbappe deflected shot in the 79th minute to put a bow on it. Here's the winning goal: THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SCORE FIRST Theo Hernández puts France out in front 🇫🇷 The early goal set the tone for France, but Morocco dominated possession and had some decent looks to equalize, seeing a bicycle kick from Jawad El Yamiq hit the post in the first half. Morocco were the darlings of the tournament and can still finished in third. They became the first African team to make it to the semifinals with their memorable run. France, meanwhile, overcame numerous pre-tournament injuries, including to Ballon d'Or striker Karim Benzema, to make it all the way back to the big game. Here are our takeaways: Morocco went down swinging What a story. Representing not only their country and the Arab world, but all of Africa as well, Morocco will finish the World Cup at worst in fourth place having secured wins over Belgium, Spain and Portugal. While far from as tal...

France will have a shot at another finals berth when they take on Morocco in the semi-finals at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Wednesday, 14 December. The defending champions and first-time semi-finalists will meet each other for the first time at the global showpiece. Kylian Mbappe (5) and Olivier Giroud (4) will be leading the charge for the French against a plucky Moroccan outfit. The French duo will have their work cut out against goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who has been a sensation at the World Cup, keeping three clean sheets so far. Bounou blocked former world champions Spain out of the World Cup with three penalty saves in their shootout in the last-16 clash. Morocco is the first country in Africa and the Arab world ever to reach the semi-finals of the global spectacle after they beat Portugal 1-0. Find out how to watch France v Morocco live. • France vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022: Head-to-head record, schedule and time • • How to watch France v Morocco live at FIFA World Cup 2022 All of France's matches in the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be telecast live on TF1 - beIN Sports. For Morocco viewers, beIN Sports hold the broadcasting rights for the World Cup, available on live TV or to stream online. The game will also be available to radio listeners through Al Kass Sports Channels. Sofyan Amrabat on what this moment means for Morocco 🇲🇦 France match schedule and results at FIFA World Cup 2022 Tuesday 22 November France vs Australia - Al Janoub Stadium – Final sco...

France meet Morocco in the second of the FIFA 2022 World Cup semifinals after Lionel Messi and Argentina "The further we come, the harder the games are," said Morocco's head coach on Tuesday. "We will be up against the world champions with a top level coach -- the best in the world. We will continue to do what we know best and aim to pull off a surprise. We are here to change our continent's mentality. If we are happy to be in the semifinals then I am not happy -- I want to reach the final. I hope that France do not respect us as that will make things difficult." "We will do our best to find a way through, but it is a fact -- this team defends very well and not everybody has been able to find a solution," said Deschamps in the pre-match press conference. "That is not to take away from their defensive quality as they are well-organized with players who can defend well. For me, objectives do not change from one game to the next -- we always want to have the ball and to be dangerous and score. Before or after a match, despite any history and passion, I like my players to know their place as I expect the same of myself." "Brazil were the best team in this World Cup and they are out," added Regragui. "They will not even play the semis. We are hungry, of course, but we must be strong to advance. We are confident and not tired. Perhaps we are crazy, we will see. It is extraordinary how possession of the ball obsesses you. Around 70% of the ball just to shoot twice? Also, the 'we ...

For all Morocco's endeavour and spirit, France were more clinical and substitute Randal Kolo Muani ensured they will defend their crown against Argentina and Lionel Messi at Lusail Stadium on Sunday when he turned in Kylian Mbappe's deflected shot 11 minutes from time. Morocco also lost the clearly unfit 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 tipped on to the post by France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. France, with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate outstanding, kept their composure in the hothouse atmosphere of Al Bayt Stadium and had chances of their own, Olivier Giroud striking the post in the first half. Didier Deschamps' side always threatened on the break and so it proved as the lurking Muani finally broke Morocco's resistance late on with his first touch, 44 seconds after coming on, for his maiden France goal. • 'France win sets up the final and Messi-Mbappe duel many wanted' • 'No tears just pride' as Moroccan dreams shattered • World Cup Daily podcast: All the analysis after France beat Morocco to set up Argentina final France stay cool on road to glory France needed to keep their nerve to stay on course to become the first country to retain the World Cup for 60 years, following Brazil's triumphs in 1958 and 1962. They faced a wall of sound from Morocco's support, with ear-splitting whistles every time they had possession - and while it was n...