Defending champions France defeated first-time semi-finalists Morocco 2-0 in the second semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With this, France reached the FIFA World Cup final for the second time in a row and the fourth time overall. Theo Hernández and Randal Kolo Muani scored for France in the semi-final. France will face Argentina in the final on Sunday.
Match report: France vs Morocco
After a goalmouth scuffle, Theo Hernandez scored after only five minutes. Jawad El Yamiq nearly equalized with an incredible overhead kick, but Hugo Lloris deflected the acrobatic strike onto the post.
Late in the game, Morocco increased the pressure, but France’s place in Sunday’s championship final was assured when substitute Randal Kolo Muani scored with his first touch.
World Cup Finals: France vs Argentina: Statistical analysis
We’re set for an absolutely cracking final on Sunday.
France and Argentina are meeting for the fourth time at the World Cup – and for the second straight tournament in the knockout rounds:
- 2018: France won 4-3 in the round of 16
- 1978: Argentina won 2-1 in the first group stage
- 1930: Argentina won 1-0 in the group stage
