France and Morocco will meet in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday. The match at Al-Bayt (Al-Hor) Stadium is broadcast in LiveBLOG format on HotNews.ro and live on TVR 1.

Kylian Mbappe, France – World Cup 2022 QatarPhoto: Marcio Machado/SPP / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

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France – Morocco, in the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Starting teams:

France: Lloris – Kunde, Varane, Konate, T. Hernandez – Chuameni, Fofana – Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe – Giroud. Coach: Didier Deschamps

Reserves: Areola, Kamavinga, Koman, Dizasi, Gwenduzi, Kolo Muani, Mandanda, Pavard, Saliba, Tyuram, Upamecano, Veretut. Breeder: Valid Regrahi

Morocco: Bono – Hakimi, El Yamik, Agerd, Sais, Mazraoui – Amrabat, Unahi – Zieh, En Nesiri, Boufal

Reserves: Abuhlal, Amalla, Attiat-Allah, Benun, Chair, Dari, El-Khannus, Ez-Abde, Hamdallah, Jabrane, Munir, Sabiri, Taghnauti, Zaruri.

Know:

  • Galicia Roosters are trying to become only the third national team to defend the title of world champion after Italy (1938) and Brazil (1962).
  • Before a possible new trophy, France is trying to become 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. If they bypass France, the team of Walid Regrahi will become the first representative of the Black Continent to mark the final of the World Cup.
  • The Atlas Lions are yet to concede a goal to any opponent in this finals tournament in Qatar, the only goal conceded (in a 2-1 win over Canada) was an own goal (Nayef Agerd).
  • The Mexican Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos will judge the match, and his compatriots Alberto Morin Mendez and Miguel Angel Hernandez Paredes will be assistants. Jesus Valenzuela Sáez (Venezuela) was appointed as the fourth judge.

Semi-final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

  • Tuesday, December 13

Argentina – Croatia 3-0

  • 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.