Jean-Baptiste Sarrazin 7:01 p.m., December 14, 2022
France faces Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tonight from 8 p.m.
This match will be live live and in full in "Europe 1 Sport".
The winner will challenge Argentina in the final on Sunday at 4 p.m.
The loser will be able to console himself with the small final against Croatia on Saturday at 4 p.m.
The Blues hope to play a second final in a row after that won against Croatia in 2018. But for that, the men of Didier Deschamps will have to get rid of Morocco, this evening at 8 p.m., a team in full confidence after the victories in eighth finals against Spain and in the quarter-finals against Portugal.
The compositions of France-Morocco:
France
: Lloris - Koundé, Varane, Konaté, T. Hernandez - Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Fofana - Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.
Morocco
: Bounou - Hakimi, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui - Amrabat, Ounahi - Ziyech, En Nesyri, Boufal.
The official composition of the Blues
Didier Deschamps made two changes from England's winning eleven in the quarter-finals: sick, Upamecano and Rabiot were replaced by Konaté and Fofana.
The Liverpool player and the Monaco player have eleven selections between them before the match played in al-Khor, north of Doha.
Here are the eleven holders of the Blues against Morocco: Lloris - Koundé, Varane, Konaté, T.Hernandez - Griezmann, Tchouaméni, Fofana - Dembélé, Giroud, Mbappé.
The 1⃣1⃣ lined up by Didier Deschamps for this - by ⚔️
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#ProudofBluepic.twitter.com/TXI4Em8lV1
- French team ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) December 14, 2022
Morocco with Aguerd and Saïss
An uncertain time, Nayef Aguerd is finally a good starter with Morocco.
He was injured against Spain in the quarter-finals.
Here is the eleven of Morocco lined up at kick-off: Bounou - Hakimi, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui - Amrabat, Ounahi - Ziyech, En Nesyri, Boufal.
Atlas Lions Line-up for the Semi-Finals against France
#DimaMaghrib#TeamMorocco#FIFAWorldCup@pumafootballpic.twitter.com/WvUZLP83Cd
— Morocco team (@EnMaroc) December 14, 2022
Adrien Rabiot forfeited, Upamecano on the bench
It will finally be without Dayot Upamecano or Adrien Rabiot.
Sick and announced on the bench during the semi-final of the World Cup against Morocco this Wednesday evening (8 p.m.), Adrien Rabiot remained at base camp to rest.
Dayot Upamecano, also ill and forced to give way to Ibrahima Konaté in central defense at kick-off, will be present on the tricolor bench for this semi-final.
Coach Didier Deschamps replaces his two ailing players with Ibrahima Konaté (24, 5 caps) and Youssouf Fofana (23, 6 caps).
Lloris joins Neuer
Holder against Morocco tonight, Hugo Lloris will play his 19th World Cup match and therefore equal the record for the most capped goalkeepers in the World Cup.
A record previously held by Manuel Neuer.
19 - Hugo Lloris will play his 19th World Cup game, equaling Manuel Neuer as the most capped goalkeeper in the competition's history.
Captain.
#FRAMAR pic.twitter.com/VzyoQq4ey4
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) December 14, 2022
Record attendance tonight in Al-Bayt stadium tonight
About 70,000 supporters are expected tonight at the Al-Bayt stadium to attend this semi-final of the 2022 Football World Cup between France and Morocco.
Among them, more than 50,000 will be Moroccans.
A stadium acquired for the cause of the "Reds and Greens".
Between 4,000 and 5,000 supporters of the Blues should be present to support their country.
Morocco players join the stadium
It's the little touch of happiness for Morocco.
Amine Harit, injured before leaving for Qatar and forfeited for the World Cup.
The OM player still made the trip for this historic semi-final and mixed with Walid Regragui's group.
The latter took place in the Moroccan coach with the other players for the trip to the Al-Bayt stadium.
#FIFAWorldCup
Moroccan players leave their hotel to go to the stadium #beINFWC2022#FRAMARpic.twitter.com/Sp9n5XsoMh
— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) December 14, 2022