[Breaking] 2022 #WorldCup: France Subdue Morocco as Mbappe, Messi clash in final

France set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina as Randal Kolo Muani’s goal 44 seconds after coming off the bench helped secure a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the last four.

Reigning champions France, seeking to become the first side to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, took the lead after only five minutes when defender Theo Hernandez finished acrobatically from close range.

Morocco, the first African side in history to contest a World Cup semi-final, were roared on by another partisan crowd at Al Bayt Stadium and subjected France to heavy pressure as they fought valiantly to draw level, with Jawad El Yamiq striking the post.