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France vs Morocco: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h and odds today

matt verri
·2 min read
(ES Composite)
(ES Composite)

France and Morocco battle it out later today in a semi-final clash to decide who will play Argentina for the World Cup trophy.

A 2-1 quarter-final victory over England saw Les Bleus move into the last four, surviving a real scare as Harry Kane missed a late penalty when he had the chance to equalise and potentially send a thrilling game into extra-time.

France are now huge favourites to make it to another World Cup final, but Morocco have every reason to be confident after they beat Portugal 1-0 to make history.

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Morocco are the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, and have already seen off a number of European giants in Qatar.

Here is everything you need to know about the last-four clash...

Date, kick-off time and venue

France vs Morocco is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off tonight, December 14, 2022.

The match will take place at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

Where to watch France vs Morocco

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 6.30pm.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.

France vs Morocco team news

France XI: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Konate, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Fofana; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud.

Morocco XI: Bono, Hakimi, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui, Amrabat, Ounahi, Ziyech, En Nesyri, Boufal

France vs Morocco prediction

It has been a monumental effort for Morocco to get this far, having to lift themselves after beating Spain in the last-16 to then get the better of Portugal in the quarter-finals.

This looks like it could be one match too far for them, particularly with a squad that is now increasingly stretched.

France have shown they do not have to be at their best to get the job done in the tournament, and they look set to reach a second World Cup final in a row.

France to win, 2-0.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar | Best Images and Moments

Argentina’s Lionel Messi’s shorts are pulled by Croatia’s Marcelo Brozovic (REUTERS)
Argentina’s Lionel Messi’s shorts are pulled by Croatia’s Marcelo Brozovic (REUTERS)
France’s forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (top) scores his team’s second goal past Morocco’s goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final (AFP via Getty Images)
France’s forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (top) scores his team’s second goal past Morocco’s goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Jude Bellingham reacts to referee Wilton Sampaio in England’s quarter-final with France (REUTERS)
Jude Bellingham reacts to referee Wilton Sampaio in England’s quarter-final with France (REUTERS)
Morocco’s Achraf Dari with Walid Cheddira and teammates celebrate after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals (REUTERS)
Morocco’s Achraf Dari with Walid Cheddira and teammates celebrate after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals (REUTERS)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Argentina players celebrate after they won on penalty shoot-out the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Argentina players celebrate after they won on penalty shoot-out the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (R) si consoled by Brazil’s forward #11 Raphinha after their team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (R) si consoled by Brazil’s forward #11 Raphinha after their team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Morocco players lift up goalkeeper Bono after beating Spain on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time (REUTERS)
Morocco players lift up goalkeeper Bono after beating Spain on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time (REUTERS)
Goncalo Ramos celebrates a hat-trick for Portugal in the last-16 (REUTERS)
Goncalo Ramos celebrates a hat-trick for Portugal in the last-16 (REUTERS)
Brazil players make tribute to Pele after reports of his ill health (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil players make tribute to Pele after reports of his ill health (AFP via Getty Images)
Croatia defeat Japan in the first penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup (Getty Images)
Croatia defeat Japan in the first penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup (Getty Images)

Head to head (h2h) history and results

The Atlas Lions have never beaten France but did secure a 2-2 draw in their last meeting, a Paris friendly some 15 years ago.

France wins: 5

Draws: 2

Morocco wins: 0

France vs Morocco match odds

France to qualify: 2/9

Morocco to qualify: 16/5

Draw (90 mins): 29/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).