Morocco vs France

2022 - 12 - 14

France vs Morocco Prediction

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Morocco vs France: A history of pirate raids and brutal colonialism (Middle East Eye)

Ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash, Middle East Eye takes a look at French-Moroccan relations from past to present.

[Western Sahara](https://www.middleeasteye.net/topics/western-sahara). In fact, Morocco is the leading destination for French investment in Africa. To learn more about republishing this content and the associated fees, please fill out this Amazigh tribesemen later laid siege to the city, and were defeated in a crackdown that caused a further 600 to be killed. In the early 1930s they protested against a decree issued by the sultan which would subject Amazigh communities to customary, rather than Islamic, law. The Battle of El Herri was a notable early victory for the Zaians, led by Mouha ou Hammou Zayani, with over 600 French-aligned troops killed. It was only after a decisive defeat to Frankish forces at the Battle of Tours in 732 that the Muslims were pushed back. [Read More »](/morocco-portugal-world-cup-turbulent-history-conquest-kings) The latter’s huge public debt was also seen as a Kaiser Wilhelm II arrived in Tangier and declared his support for an independent Morocco. They raided eastern France too, invading Lyon and Autun. [Morocco](https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/morocco)'s fairytale run to the semi-finals of the [World Cup](https://www.middleeasteye.net/topics/qatar-world-cup-2022) has surprised and electrified audiences from Rabat to Reykjavik.

World Cup 2022 Morocco vs. France start time, odds, lines: Model ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's soccer model simulated France vs. Morocco and locked in its 2022 FIFA World Cup picks and predictions for Wednesday's semifinal.

- France vs. France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup? And which side has all the value? Hakimi is the World Cup leader with 17 tackles, and Mazraoui is tied for fourth with 13. The 31-year-old has 29 clean sheets in 48 career starts for Morocco and has a 75.6 save percentage in six seasons in Spain's La Liga, the past four with Sevilla. Midfielder Antoine Griezmann also has been a critical piece as a box-to-box player, and he is third all-time in for France with 42 goals and has 26 assists. [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. France are the -185 favorites (risk $185 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest France vs. Les Bleus eked out a 2-1 victory against France on Saturday to make the semifinal for the third time in their past six World Cup appearances. The model was accurate on 56% of all picks during the Champions League group stage and returned more than $1,000 to $100 bettors on its A+ picks. A draw is priced at +295 and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. France remain on track to defend their title, but upstart Morocco have other plans as the teams get set to meet in a 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

Morocco vs France: Top five players to watch out for (Khel Now)

France and Morocco will face each other in the semifinal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Here are the top five players to watch out for.

Morocco has a dual challenge to face in the semi-final as Mbappe and Giroud both are in superb form. Giroud in this tournament has scored 4 goals in 5 games and has supported Kylian Mbappe extremely well. Morocco’s strategy in this tournament has been to find a chance and then go back defensive, for France Varane has the ability to stop Morocco’s attack. Bounou with the gloves has been stunning in this World Cup. Varane in the backline has been exceptional. While in the other hand Moroccans have been unbeaten in the tournament.

France Vs. Morocco: World Cup Soccer Odds & Best Bets (Forbes)

France is a betting favorite against Morocco on Wednesday in the 2022 World Cup, with a tie listed at +240. Sports betting sites also have props.

The first African country to reach a FIFA World Cup semifinal is going ... (Quartz)

While France is heavily favored to win, the Moroccan team has managed to defy the odds.

1953: In an attempt to consolidate power, the French exile Sultan Mohammed V to Madagascar. This rhetoric risks further inflaming divisions within European societies, while also depriving national soccer teams like Spain, France, (or Italy, which didn’t qualify for this year’s World Cup) of talented players who grew up in those countries, but who, like Hakimi explained, don’t feel at home there. Half of Morocco’s players in the 2022 World Cup were He compared the formation of his squad to In the last World Cup, 17 of Morocco’s 23 players were born abroad. The match won’t just be closely watched in Morocco, but also anywhere in the world, particularly Europe, where people of Moroccan descent see an opportunity to proudly celebrate their roots—as well as by anyone who loves an underdog.

France injury concerns ahead of World Cup semifinal with Morocco (Aljazeera.com)

France defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed team training on the eve of game against Morocco.

Their qualification for the final four has made them the first African and Arab country to ever reach a World Cup semifinal. They’re people who come from anywhere in the world to support their country,” Regragui said. The midfielder is the only player to have started in every game during the French World Cup campaign. The French side’s attack poses too many individual threats to just concentrate on one player, he said. “We have good doctors and every day we get good news. Upamecano had already missed France’s training session on Monday.