Defending champion France set up an iconic FIFA World Cup Final by defeating Morocco 2-0 in a semifinal on Thursday.
The dream matchup pits elite soccer countries and two of the best players in the world, France’s Kylian Mbappe against Argentine mega-star Lionel Messi.
Mbappé is just unfair out there 😳🔥 pic.twitter.com/uxkrZVswgq
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022
The French grabbed a quick lead over Morocco in what turned out to be an energetic first half with many chances. Theo Hernandez scored quickly and Morocco had to play from behind and press.
THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS ARE BACK IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL 🇫🇷🙌
France looks to become the first men’s back-to-back Champion since Brazil in 1958 & 1962 🏆👀 pic.twitter.com/KX3ftptLwc
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022
Morocco, the first African nation to reach the semifinals, nearly scored a spectacular goal toward the end of the first half.
Morocco’s Jawad El Yamiq was so close to scoring an absolute beauty 😱🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/2xNDOElIpw
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022
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Randal Kolo Muani scored the insurance tally in the second half for France, which is bidding to become the first country to repeat as World Cup champions since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
79′: Kolo Muani enters the game
79′: Kolo Muani scoresWhat a way to score your first-ever international goal for France 🔥🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/EMapMJMkaB
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All the angles of Randal Kolo Muani’s first international goal for France 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/6omPARIkrc
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022
FRANCE WILL FACE ARGENTINA IN THE FINAL!@JimmyConrad, @SachaKljestan, @DamarcusBeasley and @MelissaMOrtiz share their instant reactions on #WCNowhttps://t.co/VycK07i6cc
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022
BetUS, America’s Favorite Sportsbook, quickly posted odds for the Final: France is +175, Argentina is +180 and a draw is listed at +210.
