Steely France ends Morocco run to set up Argentina showdown

Morocco's fairytale run comes to an end as France triumphs to set a World Cup championship match against Lionel Messi and Argentina. FIFAWorldCup

“There’s emotion, there’s pride, there’s going to be a final step, we’ve been together with the players for a month, it’s never easy, there’s happiness so far,” said coach Didier Deschamps.

Finishing, however, proved the fundamental difference, and the game tilted the way of the world champions after five minutes. Mbappe was the creator of the second as he attempted first to dribble through the Morocco defense and then shoot, his effort blocked but falling for Kolo Muani to tap home at the back post with his first touch after coming on.

But they made many other inroads into the French defense, let down by their final touch or decision making.

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