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France – Hugo Lloris (c), Jules Kounde, Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate, Theo Hernandez, Antoine Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni, Youssouf Fofana, Ousmane Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe
Morocco – Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Jawad El Yamiq, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saiss (c), Noussair Mazraoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Hakim Ziyech, Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Boufal, Youssef En-Nesyri
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After placing Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco is seeking to convey one other soccer superpower to its knees when it faces France within the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday in a match heavy with political and social overtones.
Morocco, the primary African aspect to succeed in the final 4 at a World Cup, will command ear-splitting assist on the Al Bayt Stadium, and can want each little bit of it to beat the defending champion and proceed its fairy story run.
The match in opposition to former colonial energy France will tackle an added edge. Morocco’s exploits in Qatar have offered an outlet for marginalised migrant communities in France, who’ve been out on the streets celebrating the groups wins.
The North Africans have ridden the wave of assist all through the match, crowds exhorting gamers to maintain going as they emptied the tanks in each recreation.
After ending prime of a gaggle that additionally included Croatia, Belgium and Canada, Morocco then knocked off the fancied Spaniards and Portuguese to succeed in the semis.
But whether or not it has sufficient to engineer a good larger upset stays to be seen. By their very own admission, there’s a huge chasm in high quality between the 2 sides.
France is anticipated to assault, Morocco to withstand. Morocco’s defence has been nearly watertight, conceding solely as soon as – an personal objective in opposition to Canada – in its 5 matches to this point.
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Predicted lineups
France: Hugo Lloris – Theo Hernandez, Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane, Jules Kounde – Adien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antoine Griezmann – Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembele
Morocco: Yassine Bounou – Achraf Hakimi, Jawad El Yamiq, Achraf Dari, Noussair Mazraoui – Azzedine Ounahi, Sofyan Amrabat, Selim Amallah – Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal
When and the place to observe
When will the France vs Morocco semifinal match kick-off?
The France vs Morocco semifinal match will kick-off at 12:30 am IST, December 15.
Where will the France vs Morocco semifinal match kick-off?
The France vs Morocco semifinal match will kick-off on the Al Bayt Stadium.
Where are you able to watch the France vs Morocco semifinal match in India?
The France vs Morocco semifinal match will probably be telecasted dwell on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and effectively as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will probably be dwell streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the France vs Morocco semifinal match outdoors India?
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