Didier Deschamps insists it has been no simple job for France as they booked their spot of their second successive World Cup ultimate by beating Morocco.
- Holders France attain ultimate
- Beat Morocco 2-0 in final 4
- Deschamps conscious of problem
WHAT HAPPENED? Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani ensured defending champions France booked a date with Argentina within the 2022 World Cup ultimate, seeing off Morocco in a 2-0 semi-final victory. Head coach Didier Deschamps spoke after the match and revealed his feelings because the match reaches its climax.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking to reporters after the win, Deschamps defined: āThere may be emotion, delight.Ā It was nonetheless a big step.Ā There shall be one final.Ā We have been along with the gamers for a month, it is by no means simple, nevertheless itās been a pleasure thus far.ā
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Victory towards the Atlas Lions means France have change into the primary facet since Brazil in 2002 to succeed in back-to-back World Cup finals. Morocco put up a valiant effort, although, and drop into the third-place playoff following an distinctive match. Deschamps now additionally has the possibility to change into the one individual in World Cup historical past to elevate the trophy as a participant as soon as, and crucially as a supervisor twice.
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WHAT NEXT FOR FRANCE? The one factor stood between Les Bleus and back-to-back World Cup crowns is Lionel Scaloniās Argentina, who decimated Croatia of their semi-final and are powered by Lionel Messi, whoās looking for his first World Cup in whatās his ultimate match.