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Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe battle is the dream World Cup final that Qatar desperately wanted

Argentina versus France, Lionel Messi against Kylian Mbappe is the World Cup Final many wanted, and none more enthusiastically than host Qatar.

Evening Standard

Mbappé and France to face Messi’s Argentina in much-anticipated World Cup final

Star striker Kylian Mbappé and title-holders France will face off against an Argentina led by Lionel Messi for the World Cup championship on Sunday in a final that many were hoping for.

France 24

Morocco were on ‘last legs’ in World Cup semi-final defeat to France, Walid Regragui admits

Theo Hernandez struck early on but Morocco, the first African semi-finalists in history, more than matched their illustrious opponents

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Theo Hernandez and Olivier Giroud fire early shots at Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup final

Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez have both insisted that France do not fear Lionel Messi with Les Bleus set to meet Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final at Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

Antoine Griezmann makes "completely different" admission about facing Lionel Messi

Antoine Griezmann is set to face his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday after France and Argentina reached the World Cup final in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Masters of moments France put entertainment aside to reach another World Cup final

There is a sense that Les Bleus do enough to win and no more, but under Deschamps they have won eight World Cup knockout ties and scored first in each

The Independent UK

Antoine Griezmann ‘prepared’ for ‘totally different’ Lionel Messi challenge in World Cup final

The Frenchman admitted his side face a different challenge entirely given the quality possessed by the Argentina captain.

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France Set Up World Cup Final with Argentina

France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday. Holders France stayed on course to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy thanks to goals from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Messi doesn’t scare us’, claims France star Theo Hernandez ahead of World Cup final

Hernandez scored France’s opening goal in the 2-0 semi-final win over Morocco to set up the decider against Argentina

The Independent UK

Rio Ferdinand tells Argentina Kylian Mbappe's role in France's biggest "weakness"

Lionel Messi's Argentina must find a way to stop France and Kylian Mbappe if they are to end their 36-year wait to win a third World Cup at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Morocco went out of the World Cup but went out their way

Morocco should remember, once the hurt of this painful exit has passed, that they made history in Qatar

The Independent UK

France end Morocco run to set up Argentina showdown

AL KHOR, Qatar: France will take on Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in an absorbing semi-final on Wednesday to stay on course for a successful title defence and end the fairytale run of the north Africans in Qatar.

Bangkok Post

FIFA get the World Cup final they wanted as France avoid another Morocco upset

France 2-0 Croatia: Goals from Theo Hernandez and Kolo Muani meant the world champions finally ended the fairytale story of the tournament to set up a blockbuster final vs Argentina

Daily Mirror

France vs Morocco Highlights: France beat gritty Morocco 2-0, set up a summit clash with Argentina

NEW DELHI: Holders France ended Morocco's dream run in Qatar and set up a mouth-watering summit clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina on Sunday. France overcame a valiant Morocco 2-0 in the tightly contested second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt stadium on Thursday.

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The Guardian - UK

France bring Morocco’s adventure to an end and reach World Cup final

France will play Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final after ending Morocco’s fairytale run with a 2-0 win in the semi-final

The Independent UK

Theo Hernandez adds to France’s stellar cast of second-choice stand-outs

Didier Deschamps has had to call upon a number of would-be reserves to play a leading role for Les Bleus

Radio France Internationale

France see off Morocco to reach World Cup final against Argentina

France ground down a plucky Morocco side on Wednesday night to advance to the World Cup final on Sunday against Argentina.

Al Jazeera

Recap: France vs Morocco – World Cup 2022

Defending world champions end Morocco’s World Cup dreams and book their place in the final.

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The Independent UK

Morocco evolve but can’t advance as unforgettable World Cup dream ends

The Atlas Lions played catch-up after France’s early goal but could not pull off a comeback as Les Bleus booked a place in Sunday’s final against Argentina

The Independent UK

France beat Morocco to reach World Cup final

France 2-0 Morocco: Goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani ensure the defending champions will face Argentina in Sunday’s final

The Independent UK

France survive scare before beating battling Morocco to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi and company may be waiting at Lusail Stadium on Sunday night.

Evening Standard

France player ratings vs Morocco: Ibrahima Konate pushing for final with Antoine Griezmann excellent again

France will play Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday after overcoming Morocco.

The Independent UK

France vs Morocco player ratings: Azzedine Ounahi brilliant again but Antoine Griezmann remains elite

France 2-0 Morocco: Theo Hernandez scored early and Randal Kolo Muani added a second late on, but more of the impressive performers were wearing red on the night

Chicago Sun-Times

France advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over Morocco

France will head into Sunday’s title match against Argentina looking to become the first team to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962.

Evening Standard

France 2-0 Morocco: Randal Kolo Muani’s strike confirms World Cup final spot for Les Blues against Argentina

France will face Argentina in the World Cup final after the defending champions edged past Morocco in the last four with a nervy 2-0 victory.

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