​Didier Deschamps praised his players at the end of the game against England (a 2-1 victory), and the coach of the French national team explained where the difference was in Saturday’s quarter-final of the World Cup 2022.

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Deschamps also talked about the match against Morocco in the semi-finals, the main surprise of the final tournament in Qatar was the group prepared by Walid Regrahi.

France’s collective strength made the difference against England

“England has a very, very good team. It was a tight contest and I regret giving them a penalty and then another. I am very proud of my team, we showed some very good things and proved that we can still be dangerous.

Our team has a collective strength that comes from the very beginning. We also have a lot of quality, impressive psychological strength and experience, although we have a lot of young players” – Didier Deschampsfrench coach

Morocco no longer surprises, says Deschamps

“Few could have expected Morocco to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. But after everything they’ve done so far, it’s no wonder.

They deserve to be there. They, like us, will have the opportunity to play for a place in the finals. This is their merit, and no one will take this merit from them” – Didier Deschamps.

Didier Deschamps’ contract will be extended?

“Everything has its time. I’ll be there for the semi-final and then we’ll see. It is very good to achieve goals.

The president is happy (nor is Noël Le Graeux, the president of the French Football Federation). Many people are happy today. But I want to enjoy reaching the semi-finals again. I think about the match on Wednesday, I don’t think about other things,” he concluded Didier Deschamps.

WC 2022 – Full results for the quarter

Croatia – Brazil 1-1/4-2 on penalties

Argentina – Netherlands 2-2 / 4-3 after penalties

Morocco – Portugal 1-0

France – England 2-1

The semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

  • Tuesday, December 13

Argentina – Croatia (Lusail Stadium – Al Daayen, 21:00)

  • Wednesday, December 14

Morocco – France (Al Beit Stadium – Al Khor, 21:00).

  • Small final: December 17 / 17:00 / Khalifa International Stadium
  • Grand Finale: December 18 / 17:00 / Lusail Stadium.