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France beat Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Theo Hernandez put the defending champions ahead in the fifth minute after Morocco failed to clear their lines and substitute Randal Kolo Muani doubled their lead in the 79th minute.
Morocco will be back in action on Saturday (17:00) against Croatia in the third-place playoff ahead of the final between France and Argentina on Sunday (17:00).
Let's take a look at Twitter's best reactions:
Morocco have so much to be proud of. Defeated some of the top teams in the world. Went further than any African nation in history. Went further than any Arab nation in history. Scored great goals. Defended with conviction. Danced with their families. Inspired so many.
— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) December 14, 2022
Eight Moroccan players fell to the ground or into a crouch at the final whistle.
— Henry Bushnell (@HenryBushnell) December 14, 2022
They gave it everything.
Fans still singing and bouncing, saluting a remarkable effort pic.twitter.com/Oyk4mvwFlw
Moroccan fans still partying despite defeat. Their team did them proud. #Maroc pic.twitter.com/ZVXfBuAwKU
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 14, 2022
Heavily heartbroken Morocco??..still plays well and should play better than that.....#Alhamdulillah!
— Jedi (@TheEmperor_____) December 14, 2022
#FRAMAR#FranceVsMorroco #FIFAWorldCup2022Qatar pic.twitter.com/fqex24CoGd
We are so proud of the Moroccan football team, they were incredible.. We thank you very much for making us happy in this World Cup, and good luck for Morocco next Saturday ???? ? .. #Qatar2022 ???? #FIFAWorldCup ?? .. pic.twitter.com/2tqGx5IBHS
— Ahmed Shbair (@ahmedshbairPal) December 14, 2022
Not enough people talking about the monstrous performance from Youssouf Fofana tonight.
— FrenchFootballScout (@frfootballscout) December 14, 2022
Held the midfield well with his former Monaco mate Aurelien Tchouameni, with minimizing the Morocco threat.
France did not miss Rabiot at all. #FRAMAR #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/JUJpUeM0p1
#FIFAWorldCup The Moroccan national team did everything in a more enthusiastic match than both teams France scored, and Morocco had no luck in scoring The Moroccan national team the Croatia match World Cup 2022 ????
— ???? (@love_life113) December 14, 2022
? Beat Belgium
— Sportskeeda Football (@skworldfootball) December 14, 2022
? Beat Spain
? Beat Portugal
? 1st African team in the semi-finals
? Conceded just 3 goals
An incredible World Cup campaign comes to a close for Morocco! The Atlas Lions. ????????#Qatar2022 #FIFAWorldCup #Morocco pic.twitter.com/qv55ssCT1x
Thanks Morocco For Making this World Cup This Intresting, u made million Fan beyond Nation and Won Million Heart.
— Shadab A Khan ???? (@ShadabJourno) December 14, 2022
U r Champion of session.#morocco#MoroccoVsFrance pic.twitter.com/2g8AhiD8bh
My watch thinking Im about to have a heart attack while its just me watching all these Moroccan shots at the goal #MoroccoVsFrance pic.twitter.com/u7XT6ltRe0
— Nisreen | ????? (@NisreenBassalat) December 14, 2022
So heart broken by the loss of Morocco. They deserve to win the World Cup but It wasn't a disappointing fight. It's just not meant to be. All fate is in Allah’s hands. Now I hope Morroco gets 3rd place and beat Croatia. #MoroccoVsFrance
— Cheong Sam (@CoconutInk_) December 14, 2022
They may have lost the game, but in our hearts & souls they have won. we're proud of them for getting this far! We have made soccer history as the first African country to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. ????
— ?????????? ???? (@Farah_creations) December 14, 2022
#MoroccoVsFrance pic.twitter.com/GfGJUlgSgP
Morocco's players pray and thank their traveling fans for their support after losing to France ?? pic.twitter.com/kA0gMabZyk
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 14, 2022
Antoine Griezmann appreciation post.
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) December 14, 2022
Absolutely everywhere for France and a joy to watch. One of the best players at the tournament ?? pic.twitter.com/A9vJwEPX5j
Giroud and Regragui
— Mimi Fawaz (@MimosaFawaz) December 14, 2022
Hugging after France ???? v Morocco ????
They were former teammates when they played together in Grenoble.
Very touching! pic.twitter.com/xcUxboOHx5
Morocco ???? beat the Democratic Republic of Congo ???? to qualify for this World Cup and their campaign has been ended by Randal Kolo Muani - a player born to Congolese parents in Bondy, France ????.
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) December 14, 2022
Muani replaced injured Christopher Nkunku also a player of Congolese descent. pic.twitter.com/0KGodkEvzs
Two best players for France tonight by a mile ???????? https://t.co/oTyv7ffozA
— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) December 14, 2022
One joy of this Morocco team is how it's bringing back the "You've barely heard of this player before, and they look amazing" feeling.
— Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) December 14, 2022
Azzedine Ounahi... you have rocked my World (Cup).
Azzedine Ounahi's game by numbers vs. France:
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 14, 2022
100% tackles made
100% take-ons completed
95 touches
75 passes
10 passes into final ?
7 x possession won
5 duels won
4 shots
1 through ball
Put the whole world on notice. ??@midnite | #MAR pic.twitter.com/MCgWqTtGWB
