The Atlas Lions stunned Portugal 1-0 to reach the final four, while Les Bleus sent a dogged England side home via a 2-1 scoreline to keep their hopes of back-to-back titles alive, and either Argentina or Croatia will await the victors in the showpiece event. France, unlike many other defending champions in the past, have looked to be in great touch for two consecutive world cups. They have two players – Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud – among the top contenders for the Golden Boot.

Giroud is also the all-time highest goal scorer for France. But Morocco also have a near-home advantage against France. Their extremely defensive strategy to narrowing the goal mouth has worked well for them so far. Hakim Ziyech, who has already scored once in the tournament, will be a key player for Atlas Lions. Theoretically, it should not be difficult for France to beat Morocco and reach the finals for the second time in a row.