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.
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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 know Morocco not just an expert defence mechanism
DOHA : France are fully aware that Morocco are much more than a strictly defensive team as they prepare for their unexpected World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday.
France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth
DOHA : All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe once again as France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final clash but the defending champions must hope their lack of options from the bench will not be exposed on Saturday.
France beat Poland to reach World Cup quarter-finals
DOHA : France beat Poland 3-1 in a record-smashing World Cup last-16 clash on Sunday that saw Olivier Giroud become France's outright all-time top scorer and Kylian Mbappe score a magnificent double.
France v Poland teams
DOHA : Following are the teams for the World Cup last-16 match between France and Poland at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Sunday.
France's Kounde steps into shoes of World Cup veteran
DOHA : Defender Jules Kounde has taken on an unlikely role in the French team at the World Cup in Qatar: replacing a veteran right back benched for his poor play.
France looking to strike the right balance for Tunisia game
DOHA : France will look to strike the right balance between resting players and keeping their World Cup momentum going when they take on Tunisia in their final Group D game on Wednesday.