France to face Argentina after crushing Morocco WC dream

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The defending champions have done it again. France, after winning the Russia 2018 World Cup against Croatia, have managed to book a place in their second consecutive World Cup final after ending the incredible run of underdogs Morocco.

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France will face Argentina in the World Cup final. The defending champions France have made it to their second consecutive World Cup final after winning the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Despite facing a tough opponent in Morocco, the biggest revelation of the World Cup could not cope with a France that provokes fear.
Despite underdogs Morocco coming into the match with little chance of reaching the final, the Moroccans showed why they had become the first African team to reach the semi-finals of this tournament.
Although the first half was tightly contested, Les Bleus started incredibly well after Theo Hernandez scored the opening goal of the match just five minutes after the start. Varane found Griezmann unmarked with a lovely pass and the Atletico player fed Mbappe inside the box. The PSG striker's shot was blocked by Morocco's defence but Theo Hernandez made the most from the rebound and beat Bono with an acrobatic finish.
Morocco were not about to give up and managed to put Deschamps' defence under pressure. They even came close to equalising before the break when in the 43rd minute an incredible El Yamiq bicycle kick hit the post.
At the start of the second half Regragui's team showed the soul and confidence that had taken them to the semi-finals and managed to create a number of chances for the French, who thanks to some impressive defending managed to prevent them from drawing the match.
Just when it looked like the Atlas Lions might score and put France in trouble, Didier Deschamps found the solution. Kolo Muani replaced Dembele and just seconds after coming on the pitch he extended the lead for France. Mbappe received the ball inside the box, dribbled past Amrabat but his shot was blocked by Morocco's defence. Kolo Muani, at the far post, made the most from the rebound and pushed the ball into the net.

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