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France survive scare before beating battling Morocco to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi and company may be waiting at Lusail Stadium on Sunday night.

The Independent UK

France into World Cup final after ending fairy-tale Morocco run - 6 talking points

FRANCE 2-0 MOROCCO: The defending champions are through to the World Cup final after goals from AC Milan's Theo Hernandez and Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani

Daily Mirror

'Robbed' - William Saliba decision slammed by Arsenal fans for France's World Cup semi-final

France head coach Didier Deschamps opted with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate over Arsenal star William Saliba in the absence of Dayot Upamecano for their World Cup semi-final against Morocco

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Ibrahima Konate handed huge World Cup chance as major France absences vs Morocco explained

The 24-year-old had missed out on his side's knockout rounds but now has a chance to stake his claim for a place in the final

Liverpool Echo

France and Morocco to battle for their place in history at Qatar World Cup

France in the semi-final of the World Cup seems as natural as cafe and croissants. Didier Deschamps' men came into the Qatar tournament as defending champions boasting world-class operators such as Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Hugo Lloris.

Radio France Internationale

William Saliba Arsenal prediction made as France prepare for World Cup semi-final vs Morocco

William Saliba's France are in with a chance of winning a World Cup in successive tournaments and Juventus legend David Trezeguet has had his say on the Arsenal defender

Football London

History-makers Morocco Stand in Way of France at World Cup

France face World Cup history-makers Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi's Argentina lying in wait after another dazzling performance from the diminutive magician. The Copa America champions swept aside 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to give the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Why isn’t Didier Deschamps seen as a coaching genius?

The France manager could become a two-time World Cup-winning manager but is rarely seen as one of the all-time greats

The Independent UK

How Antoine Griezmann reinvented himself as France’s midfield conductor

The numbers show how Griezmann’s role for France has transformed since the 2018 World Cup thanks in part to a bizarre build-up to Qatar 2022

The Independent UK

Inside story of how Liverpool almost landed World Cup winner as manager but ended up with Roy Hodgson

Liverpool ended up with Roy Hodgson back in 2010 but it may have been very different, as Theo Squires explores

Liverpool Echo

France face tough exam from African giant-killers

DOHA: Defending champions and title favourites France face African history-makers Morocco on Wednesday in what is sure to be a high-octane World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Bangkok Post

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate lined up for World Cup chance as France struck by illness

Didier Deschamps may have been handed a selection headache after illness hit the France camp on the eve of their World Cup semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday night

Daily Mirror

Olivier Giroud delivers rapid-fire comeback to former Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi

Olivier Giroud has already become France's record scorer during the tournament in Qatar, with his latest coming in their dramatic victory over England at Al Bayt Stadium

Daily Mirror

France have mastered art of winning but tireless Morocco will set new traps

‘We want to rewrite the history books,’ insists Walid Regragui as the African side aim to upset the wily World Cup favourites

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Manchester Evening News

Morocco manager takes dig at Man City boss Pep Guardiola over playing style

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come in for some unexpected criticism from Morocco boss Walid Regragui.

Daily Mirror

Paul Pogba sends stirring message to France squad before World Cup semi-final vs Morocco

Paul Pogba missed out on the the World Cup after suffering a serious injury but has found time to send a touching message to his France teammates before their Morocco clash

The Times of India

Are France destined to do what only Italy and Brazil have done so far at the FIFA World Cup?

It's quite an incredible statistic when you think about it - In 21 completed editions only two teams ever have managed to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title. The Italians did it in 1938, defending the trophy, which they won in 1934.

The Guardian - UK

Varane driving France’s ‘historical soldiers’ in pursuit of World Cup

Raphaël Varane has drawn on his experience with assurance and leadership during France’s run to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar

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Evening Standard

England boss Gareth Southgate has made the impossible job seem possible and must finish what he started

There should be no period of national introspection, no reset, no major inquest, no root and branch review and no need for recriminations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Favorites but Morocco Eye Another Knockout Punch

After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer superpower to their knees when they face France in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in a match heavy with political and social overtones. Morocco, the first African side to reach the…

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Young England catch the eye

Despite heartbreaking exit, many would agree that this is probably the finest England generation that Southgate has unearthed

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate admits he may not watch World Cup semi-finals after England's agony

England flew home from Qatar on Sunday after their World Cup hopes were ended by France and Gareth Southgate doesn't think he'll be able to watch next week's semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

The FA must hold on to Southgate. This cycle is not done. Why walk away now?

Despite World Cup heartbreak against France, nobody is better qualified to lead England into Euro 2024 than the current manager

Daily Mirror

L'Equipe's England player ratings speak volumes on Three Lions' standout World Cup star

England gave a good account of themselves in their World Cup quarter-final against France, but goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud condemned Gareth Southgate's team to defeat

The Independent UK

‘Lucky’: How French media reacted to France’s win over England in World Cup quarter-final

The world champions beat Gareth Southgate’s side 2-1 after Harry Kane scored one penalty but missed another late on

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