World Cup Podcast: Economical France see off Morocco to set up dream final
Paul Corry joins Mikey Stafford and Peter Branigan to look back on France's 2-0 semi-final win over Morocco, as the holders ended the North African Cinderella story.
Qatar Sport News
Analysis:Tactical masterplan, and grit, take France into World Cup final
AL KHOR, Qatar : Mike Tyson claimed that everybody has a plan, until they get punched in the face, which is precisely what happened to Morocco when they were bounced out of the World Cup in a 2-0 defeat by heavyweights France in their semi-final clash on Wednesday.
France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final
DOHA: France ended Morocco’s World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semifinal clash and set up a showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi’s Argentina. It looked like France might make short work of their opponents when Hernandez scored inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium, despite having a hostile crowd against them. But Morocco, the first African and Arab team ever to reach the last four at a World Cup, fought on despite losing key players to injury only to see substitute Kolo Muani seal victory for Les Bleus with a late second.
Proud Moroccans hail World Cup team but rue defeat felt in Africa and Arab world
DOHA/RABAT : Moroccans slumped with disappointment on Wednesday after their team's semi-final defeat to France, but were still pumped with pride for a World Cup run that spurred tears of joy across Africa and the Arab world.
Early Hernandez goal gives France 1-0 halftime lead over Morocco
AL KHOR, Qatar : France full back Theo Hernandez's hooked volley in the fifth minute gave the defending world champions a 1-0 lead over Morocco at halftime in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Saiss, Aguerd start for Morocco, France make two changes
AL KHOR, Qatar : Morocco captain Romain Saiss and centre back partner Nayef Aguerd have been passed fit to play while France have been forced into two changes for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
Football mania takes hold in Dubai – and not just for the World Cup
Fans are finding that Dubai is a football-focused destination, as they flock to the emirate to be close to the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar. Dubai World Central (DWC) airport is operating up to 120 shuttles a day to Qatar. A neighbour of the UAE, flights to Qatar take just an hour or so, however, many fans are happy to remain in Dubai and watch the tournament there.
The best of Qatar in 2022: A celebration of nature, music and sport
From baby sea turtles to sport science, traditional Qatari sea songs and World Cup soundtracks, Qatar has provided some fascinating highlights in 2022. With Qatar 365, Euronews went on a musical journey, and delved deeper into sports in the country, as well as the science of injuries.