The surprising selection of Morocco faces France, starting at 4 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (14) at the Al Bayt Stadium, in search of a place in the great decision of the World Cup. For a place in the #FIFAWorldCup Final 🏆 #Qatar2022 — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 10, 2022 This Wednesday’s clash puts defending champions France face to face and a Morocco that tries to reach a World Cup final for the first time. For the Moroccans, the presence in a semifinal of a World Cup is already a historic fact, as they became the first African team in this phase of the competition. According to coach Walid Regragui, one of the explanations for his team’s historic classification is teamwork. “Everyone is working, everyone is doing their best in every way, and we play a collective game always in good spirit,” he declared at a press conference. See you in the Semi-Finals @EnMaroc 😎🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/SXZ0hnIhcF — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 10, 2022 According to the coach, his team will enter the pitch as an underdog. However, he claims that this is a situation that does not bother him: “I know we are not favorites, but we are confident. You might think I’m crazy, but I think a little crazy is good.” If on the pitch Morocco has been known for its effort and dedication, outside the crowd has been a source of extra strength, which, according to French coach Didier Deschamps, is not a concern: “They benefit from enormous support. I’ve seen it and my watchers have told me. We know it will be extremely noisy, it is part of the context and we will have to be ready for it”. Another step closer to going Back-to-Back 🔵@equipedefrance | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/L8JLZ8p8kC — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 10, 2022 Also highlighting the atmosphere formed by Moroccan fans in World Cup matches is France captain, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who ensures that his team is ready to face the hostile environment: “They [marroquinos] they have many qualities on and off the field in terms of cohesion. The environment will be hostile, but we are calmly preparing. We will have to be ready to level up once more.” Cup Final Those who advance in the semifinal between France and Morocco will face Argentina, who last Tuesday (13) overcame Croatia by 3-0 to become the first finalist. The big decision of the competition will be played, from 12h (Brasília time) next Sunday (18), at Estádio de Lusail.
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