France have 'respect and admiration' for Morocco World Cup run: Lloris
France captain Hugo Lloris praised Morocco for their remarkable World Cup run and warned that the holders will face "formidable" opponents in Wednesday's semi-final showdown.
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France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup semi-final
World Cup holders France face Africa's first-ever semi-finalists Morocco in Wednesday's last-four clash in Qatar.
Tchouameni emerges as new leader of France midfield at World Cup
France’s midfielder #08 Aurelien Tchouameni reacts after a challenge during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
Rabiot, Upamecano doubtful for France clash against Morocco
Defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot are both doubtful for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Morocco after missing collective training on Tuesday.
France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup semifinal
DOHA: World Cup holders France face Africa’s first-ever semifinalists Morocco in Wednesday’s last-four clash in Qatar. AFP Sport looks at some of the keys to the game. - Rock-solid Morocco - Morocco have conceded just one goal in the entire tournament — an own goal in their 2-1 win over Canada in the group stage — with Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal all failing to breach a rock-solid back line.
France wary of Morocco threat, preparing for wall of noise in semi-final
DOHA : France will go into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Morocco with the utmost respect for their giant-killing opponents as the defending champions prepare for a hostile reception from the Maghreb side's supporters on Wednesday.
As Mbappe takes back seat, old guard drives France on
DOHA : As Kylian Mbappe was being muzzled by the England defence, it was France's old guard who took the defending champions through to the World Cup semi-finals in a nerve-racking 2-1 victory on Saturday.
Giroud and Tchouameni send France past England into semi-finals
AL KHOR, Qatar: Goals by Oliver Giroud and Aurelien Tchouameni gave France a 2-1 win over England that took the holders into a World Cup semi-final with Morocco after Harry Kane equalised from the spot but then blazed a second late penalty over the bar on Saturday (Dec 10).