The Gauls, last champions, beat the Africans 1-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium for a place in the final. The winner will face the Argentine National Team for the title.
France y Morocco they face for the semifinal of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The duel, which takes place in the Al Bayt Stadiumbegan at 4:00 p.m. and is directed by Cesar Ramos. The winner will be a rival in the final of the Argentine team, which thrashed Croatia 3-0Sunday from 12.00 in Lusail. Follow it live.
26′ 1T: Yellow card for Sofiane Boufal
The referee shows a yellow card to Sofiane Boufal. Morocco has a player with a yellow card.
20′ 1T: Change in Morocco
Sale Romain Saïss, entra Selim Amallah.
17′ 1T: The stick saved Morocco from the second in France
Olivier Giroud got away against Bono, unleashed a powerful shot that hit the post.
France vs. Morocco: Olivier Giroud’s stick
10′ 1T: Morocco had the tie
Azz-Eddine Ounahi had a great shot from midrange but Hugo Lloris saved France.
France vs. Morocco: Azz-Eddine Ounahi’s shot
4′ 1T: Goal for France! Theo Hernández scored 1-0 over Morocco
After a series of rebounds inside the area, the left-back hit a terrific volley and opened the scoring at the start of the game.
France vs. Morocco: Theo Hernández’s goal (1-0)
The match between France and Morocco began
They already play at the Al Bayt stadium for the semifinal 2 of the FIFA World Cup.
France vs. Morocco: the start of the match
France and Morocco, to the field of play
The players from France and Morocco are already in the Al Bayt field to define the rival of the Argentine National Team in the final of the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
The captains of France and Morocco for the FIFA World Cup match
During today’s FIFA World Cup match, in France the team captain will be Hugo Lloris while in Morocco it will be Romain Saïss.
France in the semifinals of the World Cups: how many times did they arrive and how did it go?
Les Bleus will play their seventh match in history against Morocco in this instance of a World Cup. Review the background HERE.
France and Morocco warm up
Both teams carry out the pre-competitive movements less than 30 minutes before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup semifinal. Argentina awaits in the final.
The warm-up of France and Morocco
The formation of France vs. Morocco, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022
Holders
- (1) Hugo Lloris
- (5) Jules Kounde
- (4) Raphael Varane
- (24) Ibrahima Konate
- (22) Theo Hernández
- (8) Aurelien Tchouameni
- (13) Youssouf Fofana
- (11) Ousmane Dembele
- (7) Antoine Griezmann
- (10) Kylian Mbappe
- (9) Olivier Giroud
Deputies
- (16) Steve Mandanda
- (23) Alphonse Areola
- (2) Benjamin Pavard
- (3) Axel Disasi
- (17) William Saliba
- (18) Dayot Upamecano
- (6) Matteo Guendouzi
- (15) Jordan Veretout
- (25) Eduardo Camavinga
- (12) Randal Colonel
- (20) Kingsley Coman
- (26) Marcus Thuram
Coach: Didier Deschamps
The formation of Morocco vs. France, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022
Holders
- (1) Yassine Bounou
- (2) Achraf Hakimi
- (18) Jawad El Yamiq
- (5) Nayef Aguerd
- (6) Romain Saïss
- (3) Noussair Mazraoui
- (7) Judge Ziyech
- (8) Azzedine Ounahi
- (4) Sofyan Amrabat
- (17) Sofiane Boufal
- (19) Youssef En Nesyri
Deputies
- (12) Munir El Kajoui
- (22) Order of Tagnaouti
- (20) Akhraf Dari
- (24) Badr Benoun
- (25) Yahya Attiat Allah
- (10) Anass Zaroury
- (13) Ilias Chair
- (14) Zakaria Aboukhlal
- (15) Salim Amallah
- (23) Bilal El Khannouss
- (26) Yahya Jabrane
- (9) Abderrazak Hamdallah
- (11) Abdelhamid Sabiri
- (16) Abde Ezzalzouli
Coach: Walid Regragui
All set in the France locker room!
The Portuguese cast will wear their traditional shirt for this afternoon’s semifinal against Morocco.
Morocco recognizes the field of play in the run-up to the semifinal
The African team is already at the Al Bayt Stadium, waiting for the start of the match against France (4:00 p.m.).
France is already in the stadium
Deschamps’ team set foot on Al Bayt a few minutes ago and is already preparing for a new semifinal.
When is the match for the third place of the World Cup Qatar 2022
- Date: Saturday December 17.
- Hours: 12:00 (Argentina time).
- Estadio: Khalifa International.
- Referee: To be confirmed.
Morocco’s path to the World Cup semifinal vs. France
The African team arrived at this instance giving several surprises throughout the World Cup. The Moroccans led Group F after drawing 0-0 with Croatia in the opener, beating Belgium 2-0 on the second day and defeating Canada 2-1 at the end.
In the round of 16 they had to face off against Spain, and after equalizing 0-0 in the 120 minutes of play, they won the definition on penalties 3-0 and got a ticket to the next round. In the quarterfinals, they had another tough stop against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, but far from shrinking, the Africans beat the Europeans, defeated them 1-0 and qualified for the semifinals, making history, as they are the first team on the continent to come between the best four teams in the world.
France’s road to the World Cup semifinal against Morocco
France reaches the semifinal as the main candidate not only to win the match against Morocco but also to win the title. Les Bleus finished first in Group D as a result of thrashing Australia 4-1 on their debut, beating Denmark 2-1 on the second date and, already qualified, losing narrowly to Tunisia at the end of the group stage .
In the round of 16, the French prevailed with great authority against Poland 3-1, in a match that was difficult at first, and they got among the eight best teams in the World Cup. Finally, in the quarterfinals they beat England 2-1 in a vibrant duel and qualified for the World Cup semifinals, just as they did four years ago in Russia.
How is the table of scorers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup today?
- Kylian Mbappe | France | 5 goals
- Lionel Messi | Argentinian | 5 goals
- Olivier Giroud | France | 4 goals
- Julian Alvarez | Argentinian | 4 goals
- Álvaro Morata | Spain | 3 sips
- Marcus Rashford | England | 3 goals
- Bukayo Saka | England | 3 goals
- Cody Gakpo | Netherlands | 3 goals
- Richarlison | Brazil | 3 sips
- Gonçalo Ramos | Portugal | 3 sips
- Enner Valencia | Ecuador | 3 goals
Referee for France vs. Morocco
For the match between France vs. Morocco the referee will be César Ramos Palazuelos
The history of France and Morocco
In reviewing all the meetings between France and Morocco throughout history, the selected teams met six times, all in friendly matches. The first time was at the 1975 Mediterranean Games, where they drew 1-1 and Les Bleus qualified for the next round on penalties. Then, they met again in this competition in 1987, but in the group stage and drew 0-0.
In 1988 they met again and France won 2-1, and ten years later, in 1998, they met for the fourth time on African soil and after equalizing 2-2, the Moroccans won the definition on penalties. A few months later, with France as current champion and Zidane winner of the Ballon d’Or, they met again and it was a 1-0 victory for the French. Finally, they collided for another friendly in 2007 and tied 2-2, taking into account that none of the players from that match are still in the current squads.
Time, French TV vs. Morocco
Time: 4:00 p.m.
TV: TyC Sports y TyC Sports Play
Prediction of France vs. Morocco, for the World Cup in Qatar 2022: who wins according to the bookmakers
After having eliminated England in the quarterfinals, France is the candidate to win the match against Morocco in the semifinal. Bookmakers, on average, pay 1.57 for a French win, which means that for every $1,000 wagered on the French, $1,570 will be won.
For its part, after having left Portugal on the road, Morocco does not appear as a possible winner of the match. On average, the Moroccan victory over France has odds of 7.30, which means that for every $1,000 wagered on them, they will pocket $7,300.
The Argentine National Team, the rival in the final for the winner of France – Morocco
Whoever prevails this Wednesday in the semi, will play the game for the title against the Albiceleste. When? On Sunday, December 18, at 12.
Schedule of the semifinal between France vs. Morocco, country by country
- Argentina: 16 hours.
- Brazil: 16 hours.
- Chile: 16 hours.
- Colombia: 14 hours.
- Ecuador: 14 hours.
- Mexico: 14 hours.
- Peru: 14 hours.
- Paraguay: 16 hours.
- Uruguay: 16 hours.
- Venezuela: 15 hours.
- United States: 9 hours PT / 15 hours ET.
In which stadium will France vs. Morocco
France vs. Morocco will play the match at the Al Bayt stadium, where France will play at home.
Referee for France vs. Morocco
For the match between France vs. Morocco the referee will be César Ramos Palazuelos
The data for France vs. Morocco, for the semifinal of the World Cup in Qatar 2022
- Hour: 16.00 (Argentina)
- TV: Public TV and D Sports
- Referee: Cesar Ramos
- Estadio: Al Bayt