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Croatia and Morroco will come face to face for the second time at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after playing out a goalless draw in the group stage of the tournament last month. But the context of the two matches are vastly different. The last time these two teams met, the tournament was still in its infancy, the two teams brimming with hope, with a…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - The quarter-final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is all set to kick off. Three weeks in, the tournament has not been one for easy predictions. From Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in their opener to 2014 champions Germany making a quick exit a second consecutive time, this edition has provided a rollercoaster…

Morocco have been the surprise package of the 2022 World Cup so far and the journey continues on Wednesday night when they face reigning champions France. Having helped dump Belgium, Spain and Portugal out of the tournament the Atlas Lions have done remarkably well to reach the semi-finals. But perhaps it's at Al Bayt Stadium where the journey will…

Defending champions France will face surprise-package Morocco in their semi-final encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Thursday, December 15. Despite eliminating their neighbours Spain and Portugal, Morocco will head into a match that can only be juxtaposed with David and Goliath. The Atlas Lions are one more…

France will reach a second consecutive World Cup final if they manage to beat Morocco's plucky band of underdogs at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. have installed France as the heavy favourites for World Cup glory after they scraped past England in the quarter-finals. Didier Deschamps' men were clinical in front of goal, while Harry Kane missed a…

Eight have become four and, simply: wow. Every game was brilliant, from the underdog stories that saw Croatia and Morocco take out Brazil and Portugal to the chaotic brilliance of Argentina's shootout win over the Netherlands and the drama - not to mention high quality - of England's loss to France. The biggest week of the footballing calendar is…

Morocco beat Spain on Tuesday and will be eyeing another Iberian scalp when they face Portugal in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday (3pm GMT kick-off). After 120 goalless minutes in the round of 16, the Atlas Lions beat La Roja on penalties. But they now face an attack with much more thrust, on the evidence of the Seleção's 6-1 win…

PSG teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will go head-to-head when Argentina take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday. cannot split the teams and are offering 10/11 on Argentina or France to lift the trophy. A piece of individual brilliance from Messi or Mbappe could ultimately prove decisive in what promises to be a tight clash between…

Morocco have four points from two games and have exceeded expectations so far, but Walid Regragui says they must not throw it all away now. Morocco boss Walid Regragui warned his team are "ready to die for it" as they look to secure a last-16 spot at the World Cup and send a Group F heavyweight home. The Atlas Lions are on the brink of the second…

The third-place game is still ahead for the defeated semifinalists. Both Croatia and Morocco would rather be gearing up for Sunday's finale but that doesn't mean we won't have an exciting 90 minutes on Saturday - check out our picks for more. Saturday sees the warm-up to the main event as the World Cup third-place game gets underway in Doha. World…

France's defence of their crown and Morocco's miraculous run. All to play Lionel Messi in his date with destiny. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the final in his last shot at World Cup glory as he bids to cement his legacy as the greatest player ever. But standing in his way are France…

Belgium and Morocco will do battle in the second leg of the Group F encounter in Al Thumama Stadium shortly after the match between Japan and Costa Rica of Group E. Belgium, who kept it neat and tidy in their first Group F game against Canada, will seek to cement their place against a very energetic Moroccan national team on Sunday 27 November…

Real Valladolid host reigning champions Real Madrid in their last La Liga fixture of the calendar year on Friday night. After a sticky start to life back in Spain's top flight - winning one of their first six matches following promotion - Valladolid climbed out of the relegation zone in October, signing off with three consecutive home victories…

Croatia face Belgium on Thursday afternoon in a meeting between two medallists from the 2018 World Cup. Both sides may have reached the semi-finals in Russia but a passage to the round of 16 in Qatar is not certain for either nation heading into the final game of Group F. Zlatko Dalic's runners-up are better placed after victory against Canada took…

Portugal appeared to usher in the next generation against Switzerland last time out, and now they'll hope lightning can strike twice when they take on Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. LIVE: The 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos bagged a Round of 16 hat-trick in place of 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal starting lineup,…

Morocco have inspired millions with their historic run, but all the feel-good in the World might not help them against invigorated Portugal, who are a far superior squad. See why our World Cup picks have the magical run coming to an end Saturday. Someone's dream will come to an end on Saturday when Morocco and Portugal do battle in the World…

Croatia did superbly to make it to the semifinal of the World Cup but they ultimately fell short. Argentina - and Lionel Messi - quite simply had too much quality for Luka Modric and company. They lost 3-0 after eliminating Brazil in the quarterfinal and, before that, Japan in the Round of 16. To make it through to the knockout phase Croatia…

LEICESTER have expressed interest in signing Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi from Angers, according to reports. Ounahi, 22, played a crucial part in Morocco's sensational World Cup campaign this year. He helped the Atlas Lions all the way to the semi-finals of the tournament before they were eventually knocked out by France. His impressive…

We are now down to our final four teams at the World Cup. Croatia, Argentina, Morocco and France are just one game away from the tournament's showpiece. The World Cup has already thrown a few twists and turns at us already, could there be anymore in store? We take a look at how the odds are shaping up ahead of the final week of the World Cup in…

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech only has one goal during this year's World Cup, but he will have his opportunities in the third-place game. Find out why our Croatia vs. Morocco prop picks expect the Chelsea star to be a scoring threat on Saturday. The pain of missing out on the World Cup final will still be fresh for Croatia and Morocco as they go…

THE World Cup is always a glorious chance for stars to make a name for themselves and put themselves in the shop window. And even though Qatar 2022 has been staged in November and December, rather than the normal summer festival, plenty of players certainly made their mark. Now with the transfer window just a fortnight away, clubs will no doubt be…

France are aiming to seal an historic repeat, as Didier Deschamps' side look to retain their World Cup title at Qatar 2022. Les Bleus secured their second-ever World Cup triumph in Russia four years ago, 20 years on from their debut title on home turf in Paris back at France 1998. However, the challenge of keeping hold of the famous trophy has…

According to The Sun (h/t Nottingham Post), Serie A side Napoli are favourites to sign SSC Bari and Morocco international forward Walid Cheddira amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur. It is believed that the close relationship between Bari and Napoli give them an advantage over other suitors which include Spurs, Lazio and Nottingham Forest. The…

After falling at the penultimate hurdle, Croatia and Morocco will be looking to end the World Cup on a high in Saturday's third-place play-off at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan (kick-off, 3pm GMT). Croatia were denied a place in a second successive World Cup final when they suffered a 3-0 defeat against a Lionel Messi-inspired…

Wednesday night's five-fold football acca features selections from around the globe. Our football writers have selected games from China, Egypt, Romania, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Consider these picks for Wednesday. We hope you enjoy this great football acca from Easyodds, and please bet responsibly. Good luck with your football five-fold…

Morocco hope to keep their Cinderella run going in Wednesday's semifinal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but defending champion France stand in their way. Les Bleus edged England 2-1 in the quarterfinals to become the first defending champion to reach the semifinals since 1998. The last one was Brazil, and France routed the Samba Boys 3-0 to win the…

Didier Deschamps' France can move one step closer to retaining their World Cup title when they take on Walid Regragui's Morocco in their semi-final clash this week Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winner for Morocco against Portugal Reigning World Cup champions France will be hoping to make their second successive final at the tournament when they take…

After the first round of games at the World Cup, an all too familiar script looked to be playing out for African football fans. Five games played, three losses, two draws and only Ghana putting the ball in the back of the net in a defeat by Portugal. Another disappointing tournament appeared to be looming for the continent that Brazil soccer great…

One of the great sports stories of the year will reach a fever pitch on Wednesday as Morocco, the biggest Cinderella story at the World Cup since 2002, will take on defending champion France for a place in the final. Last week, Morocco stunned Portugal 1-0 to ink their spot in the semifinals. Morocco will certainly have the backing of the crowd and…

The 2nd seminfinal matchup of the 2022 World Cup has Morocco and France meeting Wednesday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor at 2 p.m. ET (FOX/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Morocco vs. France odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions. Morocco pulled off a stunner Saturday in a 1-0 quarterfinal win…

Reigning champion France have their sights on another appearance in the final, but Morocco will be intent on pulling off another shocker in a 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Morocco have knocked off Spain and Portugal in consecutive matches, while France got past Poland and England in their knockout games. The Atlas Lions have been…

The 2022 World Cup semi finals take place this week, with Argentina playing Croatia on Tuesday and France taking on Morocco on Wednesday. Betfair punters can get a £5 free builder when you bet a £5 bet builder on either semi final encounter, which you can claim here. Croatia shocked the world on Friday afternoon in their quarter final as they…

2022-12-13World Cup semi-final tips: Two more surprises incoming at a tournament of shocks The 2022 Qatar World Cup has been a tournament of shocks. The world's minnows are slowly closing the gap on FIFA's elite. That has been evident. The tone was set on day three when Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st and one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament,…

DOHA, Qatar: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaned back in his chair, shook his head and said: "Pinch me, I'm dreaming." Yes, Morocco really are in the World Cup semifinals. Before arriving in Qatar, the north African nation had only ever won two of its previous 16 matches at the World Cup. The team's coach had been in position for just four…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

Will it be Croatian redemption, a picture-perfect end for Lionel Messi and Argentina, a Moroccan miracle or back-to-back for Les Bleus? We're down to the final four at the Qatar World Cup and Sunday's final is already looming large. Here, Sportsmail's DAVID COVERDALE casts his eye over the semi-finalists to see how they all compare. ARGENTINA -…

After a thrilling quarterfinal round, there are just four teams left standing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup! The semifinals will begin on Tuesday when Argentina takes on Croatia. Then on Wednesday, France will battle Morocco. If you want to wager on any of these semifinal contests from Qatar and don't have an account with Caesars Sportsbook, don't…

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We started with 32 teams at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but only eight are left standing! The quarterfinal round begins on Friday with a pair of games - Croatia vs Brazil and Netherlands vs Argentina - and continues on Saturday with Morocco vs Portugal and England vs France. From powerhouses to Cinderellas to historical rivalries, this round has…

Amongst the final eight are the four pre-tournament favourites - Brazil, Argentina, France and England. That has set things up nicely for a cracking finale in the Middle East, and things are certainly starting to heat up now we are at the quarter-final stage of the competition - especially as we have an unexpected twist, with the Atlas Lions…

Can red-hot Portugal find a way past Yassine Bounou and Morocco when the World Cup quarterfinals hit Qatar on Saturday? Match 60 of the tournament will see Bounou riding high after stopping three of four penalties faced in the Round of 16 versus Spain, but Portugal won't be thinking about going more than 90 minutes after scoring a half-dozen goals…

We are now 88 per cent of the way through Qatar 2022, with only eight of the 64 scheduled games remaining. Yet these eight are the most important games of the tournament, those which will be remembered for years to come. It has been a World Cup of shocks, with major footballing powers Germany, Spain and Belgium already on their way home alongside…

Morocco will face Spain before Portugal take on Switzerland as the 2022 World Cup's last-16 phase wraps up. The fourth and final day of the Qatar 2022 World Cup last-16 phase will see Morocco take on Spain and Portugal go head-to-head with Switzerland. Morocco vs Spain - Education City Stadium, 6pm (15:00 GMT) Portugal vs Switzerland - Lusail…

The 2010 World Champions Spain now face Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2022 edition of the World Cup in Qatar as both sides lock horns at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan on Wednesday, December 7. Morocco are making only their second-ever appearance in the last 16 of the World Cup since last reaching this stage back in 1986. Walid…

Tuesday afternoon sees the penultimate match of the Round of 16 take place as Morocco face Spain in the Education City Stadium. Here at BettingOdds.com we've put together our best bet builder tips in the form of a 10/1 double. Morocco were one of only two African sides to make it to the knockout stage of the tournament after an excellent group…

Morocco will hope to show that their progress to the knockout phase of Qatar 2022 was no fluke when they take on Spain in the penultimate World Cup last-16 battle at Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, on Tuesday (3pm GMT kick-off). The Atlas Lions were surprise winners of Group F, given that 2018 runners-up Croatia and Belgium, ranked at No 2 in…

Destiny is in your hands. Play the Opta Million, predict your bracket correctly and you could win $1 million. To give you an idea of how you could fill out your Opta Million bracket, Owuraku Ampofo takes us through his own predictions about what he expects will happen at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. France to surprisingly fall short at the group…

Morocco and Spain will meet in the Education City Stadium on Tuesday on the final day of the round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Morocco came through Group F as group winners, as the Atlas Lions topped a difficult set of teams that included Croatia, Belgium, and Canada. Spain finished second in Group E after losing to Japan 2-1 on the final day…

On Thursday, Canada and Morocco will play each other in the final group-stage match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Al Thumama Stadium. Canada lost their first two games of the competition, and as a result, they were eliminated from it. The last three teams in Group F are still in the running to advance. Canada lost 1-0 to Belgium in the first…

Walid Regragui's Morocco can reach the knockout stage of the World Cup for just the second time in their history if they avoid defeat by John Herdman's Canada on Thursday Alphonso Davies struggles to hide his emotion after firing Canada into an early lead vs Croatia Morocco are on the verge of reaching the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup as…