Qatar 2022 World Cup: Morocco vs. France – A David vs. Goliath Matchup?

The French national football team will face the Moroccan national team in the semi-final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday, December 15, 2022, early morning WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

The French national team has participated in the World Cup 16 times since 1930 until 2022. The team, nicknamed *Les Bleus*, has won the title twice, in 1998 and 2018.

On the other hand, the Moroccan national team, nicknamed the Atlas Lions, has only competed in the World Cup 6 times. Their success in reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup is their best achievement since 1970. Previously, their best result was reaching the round of 16 in the 1986 World Cup.

Based on this difference in experience, the duel between Morocco and France might seem like a 'David versus Goliath' match. France is generally considered the favorite in the semi-final. However, the never-give-up spirit of the Moroccan national team cannot be underestimated.

Here is the path of the French national team to the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup:

Group Stage D:
* France 0-1 Tunisia
* France 2-1 Denmark
* France 4-1 Australia

Round of 16:
* France 3-1 Poland

Quarter-finals:
* France 2-1 England

Semi-finals:
* France vs Morocco (December 15, 2022, early morning WIB)

Here is the path of the Moroccan national team in the 2022 Qatar World Cup:

Group Stage F:
* Morocco 2-1 Canada
* Morocco 2-0 Belgium
* Morocco 0-0 Croatia

Round of 16:
* Morocco 0-0 Spain (Morocco wins 3-0 on penalties)

Quarter-finals:
* Morocco 1-0 Portugal

Semi-finals:
* Morocco vs France (December 15, 2022, early morning WIB)