France vs Morocco world cup semifinal 2022 Prediction –
On Wednesday, defending champions France will face Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals for a piece of history. The two-time champions advanced to their 7th World Cup semi-final after defeating England 2-1 to set up the match against the Atlas Lions.
Morocco has been a revelation, claiming major football scalps on their way to the semi-finals and becoming the first African country to do so. They defeated European giants Portugal 1-0 and moved one step closer to winning the World Cup.
Insights France vs Morocco:
- Antoine Griezmann has created the most chances (17) of any player at the 2022 World Cup, and has the highest expected assists (2.94 xA). The next closest player on the expected assists chart is Jamal Musiala at 1.86.
- Achraf Hakimi has attempted the most tackles (19) of any player at the World Cup, and has the second-most successful tackles (15). His full-back teammate Noussair Mazraoui has 13 tackles and eight successful, putting him sixth and seventh respectively.
- No team has made back-to-back World Cup finals since Brazil in 1994 and 1998, while no team has repeated as World Cup champion since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. No consecutive World Cup finals in history have ever featured the same two teams.
- France have never lost against Morocco with all 5 of their previous meetings coming in friendlies.
- Morocco are will be eying to become the first African nation to reach the world cup final.
- No opposition player has scored against Morocco so far at the World cup 2022.
Injury Update :
France: The absences of Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante, Mike Maignan, Christopher Nkunuk, Presnel Kimpembe, and Karim Benzema prior to the tournament have not been as significant as previously thought. Olivier Giroud has stepped in admirably for Benzema as the main goal scorer, while Theo Hernandez has taken over at left-back for his injured brother Lucas Hernandez, who tore his ACL in the group stage opener.
Morocco: Morocco’s injury situation is complicated. The most concerning is for captain Romain Saiss, who reportedly came into the Portugal game with an injury and had to be stretchered off in the second half. Noussair Mazraoui and Naif Aguerd both missed the Portugal game due to injuries. Morocco’s strength, however, has been their surprising depth. Yahia Attiyat Allah filled Mazraoui’s massive shoes admirably, while Badr Banoune came on for Saiss and held the line. Walid Cheddira will miss the game due to disciplinary suspension (Red Card).
Date, Time and Venue:
When is the France vs Morocco 2022 FIFA World Cup game?
France & Morocco will face off on Wed, Dec. 14, 2022.
What time is the France vs Morocco 2022 FIFA World Cup game?
Kick-off time is slated for 2 PM (ET) at Al Bayt Stadium.
Where is the France vs Morocco 2022 FIFA World Cup game being played?
France and Morocco will be facing off in Al Bayt Stadium.
How to watch the France vs Morocco 2022 FIFA World Cup game?
The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
How to stream the France vs Morocco 2022 FIFA World Cup game?
FuboTV, Fox Sports site/app, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Peacock
Other Country :
| TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox UNIVERSO | FuboTV Fox Sports site/app, UNIVERSO Now, Peacock |
| Canada | TSN , RDS (French) | TSN site/app, RDS app |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | Sports18 | Voot, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Now TV (Ch. 616, 618) | Now TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Arena 2 | Astro GO |
| Singapore | StarHub FIFA World Cup, Singtel FIFA World Cup 141 | Singtel TV GO, CAST, StarHub TV+, MeWatch |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports | Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW |
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Team Form
France (All Competition) : L W W L W W
Morocco (All Competition) : W D W W W W
France (In World cup 2022) : W W L W W
Morocco (In World cup 2022) : D W W W W
France possible starting lineup:
Lloris, Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Hernandez, Griezmann, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Dembele, Giroud, Mbappe.
Morocco possible starting lineup:
Bounou, Hakimi, El Yamiq, Benoun, Mazraoui, Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah, Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal.
MATCH WIN PROBABILITY
My Prediction
France 2-0 Morocco
FAQ:
Which 4 teams are in semi final?
France, Morocco, France, and Morocco are the four teams that will play in the semi-finals
Has Morocco ever played France?
The two countries have met 11 times before, with the Atlas Lions winning only once, in 1963. France has otherwise dominated proceedings, winning seven of their eight meetings and drawing three.
Where will the 2026 World Cup be held?
United states, Canada and Mexico.
Where will FIFA 2030 be held?
Saudi Arabia has been linked with a bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
