Qatar 2022: France Abort Moroccan Dream, Set up Mbappe Versus Messi Final
Defending Champions France were pushed all the way by World Cup surprise packages Morocco before they sealed a place in Sunday’s final against Argentina.
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The first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final refused to buckle despite suffering the early blows of losing key defender Nayef Aguerd to injury after he was named in the starting line-up, and then going behind to Theo Hernandez’s scrambled fifth minute goal.
France, for all Morocco’s endeavour and spirit, were more clinical and substitute Kolo Muani ensured they will defend their crown against Argentina and Lionel Messi at Lusail Stadium on Sunday when he turned in Kylian Mbappe’s deflected shot 11 minutes from time.
Mbappe who exchanged warm hugs and jerseys with Achraf Hakimi on Wednesday night will now meet another PSG teammate, Messi, in Sunday’s final.
