Prediction: France vs Morocco

In what is a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, France will meet Morocco at the Gillette Stadium on Thursday night.

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Starting with France, suffering the most public of World Cup final heartbreak out in Qatar four years ago, the European giants are regarded as the standout contender to recapture their crown this summer. Getting their North American adventure underway with a major statement of intent as they won all of their three Group I by an aggregate score of 10-2 and Didier Deschamps’ superstar squad cruised their way to top spot. Extending on their knockout stage charge over the weekend as they clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win against Paraguay, France are riding what has become a serious wave of momentum. Finding top gear at a crucial time, Les Bleus have also conceded just a single strike in their last four consecutive World Cup showdowns.

Embarking on what has been a sensational World Cup run in North America this summer and already registering nine direct goal contributions in his five appearances so far (seven goals, two assists), attacking talisman Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France’s charge.

Likewise, bagging a history-making hat-trick against France on June 26th, reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele will partner Mbappe in the final third. Helping Aston Villa to an iconic Europa League crown back in May, Lucas Digne should keep his spot at left-back.

As for Morocco, extending on their respective knockout stage adventure over the weekend as they eventually stormed their way to a thumping 3-0 victory against Canada, the Atlas Lions have rightfully received a fearsome reputation in North America. Likewise, sending European giants Holland packing on June 30th as they edged past thanks to a nail-biting penalty shootout victory, Morocco are almost universally regarded as one of this summer’s ultimate surprise packages. Yet to suffer a single defeat from any of their five World Cup appearances so far, the reigning AFCON champions have also not tasted a single loss across any competition over the past 11 months. Despite facing what is a monumental challenge on Thursday night, Mohamed Ouahbi’s camp are capable of springing an almighty upset.

Helping PSG successfully defend their maiden Champions League crown back in May, talismanic skipper Achraf Hakimi will start at right-back and lead Morocco out on Thursday night. However, limping off after just 22 minutes against Canada over the weekend, the Atlas Lions are expected to be without new Bayern Munich recruit Ismael Saibari.

Bagging a brace on Saturday night and producing a Man of the Match performance, Girona’s Azzedine Ounahi could play another leading role. Only switching his international allegiance from France back in March, Fulham’s Issa Diop will start at the back.

France vs Morocco Key Factors to Consider

• When France and Morocco last met for a World Cup showdown back in 2022, Les Bleus secured a 2-0 semi-final victory in Qatar.
• France have won all of their five World Cup group stage battles so far this summer by an aggregate score of 14-2.
• Les Bleus have conceded just a sole World Cup strike in their last four straight appearances.
• Including their pre-tournament preparations, Morocco have seen five of their last seven appearances finish with under 2.5 goals.
• France are unbeaten in their five historic showdowns against Morocco across all formats (three wins, two draws).

While France might arrive at the Gillette Stadium looking to lay down another public marker in North America, Les Bleus will certainly be bracing themselves for a stern examination on Thursday night. However, embarking on what has become a sensational World Cup adventure this summer, the European giants are almost universally regarded as a standout title contender this month. Landing a 2-0 win when they met Morocco in the 2022 semi-finals out in Qatar four years ago, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

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