Morocco had many chances in the match against France, but the defending champion’s pragmatism paid off (2-0 in favor of the Europeans), and Walid Regrahi’s team failed to become the first representative of the Black Continent to excel in the World Cup finals.
At the end of the match at the Al-Bayt Stadium, the African players knelt down and thanked the fans for their support at the tournament in Qatar.
Morocco’s players pray and thank the traveling fans for their support after their loss to France ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kA0gMabZyk
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 14, 2022
They lost, but the fans were LOUD for them.uD83DuDD25uD83DuDD25
An important moment for Morocco and Africa as a whole. #ParimatchNG pic.twitter.com/lDHZWE8lGb
— REPTILES!!! (@PoojaMedia) December 14, 2022
Know:
- France is trying to become only the third team to successfully defend the World Cup title after Italy (1938) and Brazil (1962).
- France became the first team since Brazil (in 2002) to play in a second consecutive World Cup final.
- On the other hand, Morocco is the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
World Cup 2022, finals schedule
- Small final: Croatia vs Morocco – December 17 / 17:00 / Khalifa International Stadium
- Grand Finale: Argentina – France – December 18 / 17:00 / Lusail Stadium.
Source: Hot News
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