Morocco’s masterplan of vertical counter-attack, defensive blocks and little possession of the ball did not work against the French goalscoring squad. The 2-0 in the semifinal gives France the opportunity to be a double champion followed by the World Cup with three titles.
The decisive match will bring Kylian MbappĂ© face to face against Lionel Messi. The 23-year-old star goalscorer has the chance to emulate Brazil’s great Pele as champions of his first two World Cups when he takes on the 35-year-old Messi, who is walking off the stage.
It can be seen as another edition of the dream final, with France looking to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1962 and Argentina on a mission to win a third crown in what is Messi’s last World Cup.
MbappĂ© couldn’t add to his five goals in the tournament, but he helped set up the opener for Theo Hernández in the 5th minute.
“Playing two World Cup finals in a row is an incredible moment. We did a good job, it was difficult, but we are in the final. We will work hard to win this final,” Hernandez said.
The goal was celebrated in the VIP seats by Emmanuel Macron, seated next to Gianni Infantino, and then congratulated the France players in the dressing room after the game.
“Any team with Messi is a totally different proposition,” said Antoine Griezmann.
In the 79th minute, Randal Kolo Muani scored his first international goal against Morocco to essentially confirm France’s place in the final.
The World Cup trophy isn’t the only thing at stake on Sunday. Messi and MbappĂ© are tied as top scorers with five each in the search for the Golden Boot. France beat Argentina 4-3 in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, although the Albiceleste holds the historical record of direct confrontations with six victories, three draws and three defeats in 12 games. In addition, the French team became the first defending champion to reach back-to-back finals since Brazil in 2002 and is looking to become the first team to do so in 60 years.
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