This World Cup semifinal match is a special one. Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation and first Arab nation to reach this point in the tournament.
Not only will the Moroccan team face off against legendary French striker Kylian Mbappé, but France is also the World Cup defending champion.
"We recovered well. We have good doctors and every day we get good news. No one is ruled out and no one is for certain," Regragui said Tuesday. "We'll use the best team possible." The key to winning the game, the coach said, will be Morocco's "team spirit" and the support of the crowd at Al Bayt Stadium, where French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be in attendance along with tens of thousands of green-and-red-clad Morocco fans. It will feel like a home game for Morocco's players, which might level things up even more.
"Yes, it's true, have been very strong in defense. And none of their opponents has managed to find a solution. But they're not just good in defense. They wouldn't have reached the semifinals if they were just a defensive team," Deschamps said. "They've shown other qualities."
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