Morocco has not lost a single match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, but in the semi-finals, its competition is with defending champion France, which will not be easy to overcome.
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In the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022, the defending champion France is going to face the Moroccan team. Morocco is the team which has not lost a single match in this tournament till now. In such a situation, the question is whether France will be able to penetrate the impenetrable fort of this enemy. After defeating European giants Spain and Portugal in the knockout rounds behind second – ranked Belgium in the group stage , the Moroccan team has written the golden chapter of its country ‘s football . world cup semi final Morocco, the first African team to make a place in the World Cup, has been ruled by France between 1912 and 1956, so the atmosphere of this match is made in a different way.
France has a star striker like Mbappé who has managed to shine in an era of stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In this World Cup, Mbappe is at the forefront of the Golden Boot race by scoring the maximum five goals so far. It is clear that the defense of Morocco will now have to face a tough challenge.
France beat England to reach semi-finals
Although France reached the semi-finals after winning a tough quarter-final match against England, it will not be easy to score against Morocco. Morocco have not yet conceded a single goal in this World Cup. The only goal was an own goal against Canada in the group stage.
Moroccan spirits high
Let us tell you that the morale of the Moroccan team is high. French-origin Moroccan coach Walid Regragui said, ‘I was asked if we can win the World Cup, so I said why not. We can dream and there is nothing wrong in dreaming. ‘ He said, ‘European countries have been winning the World Cup and we have played against top teams. It was not easy. Now every team must be scared of us.
The French President will watch the semi-finals
There are reports that French President Emmanuel Macron can also reach Al Bayt Stadium to watch this match. Thousands of Moroccan fans have arrived here, which means the ground will be full of green and red. France center back Raphael Varane said that his team is not a victim of complacency and will not take the opponent lightly. He said, ‘Morocco has not reached here with the help of luck. They are a great team and we are ready for this battle.
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