France
Morocco
France
Morocco
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, France faced Paraguay and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. This win marks their fourth consecutive triumph in the tournament, showcasing their strong performance as they continue their campaign.
Match statistics (Paraguay vs France):
Team Overview
Morocco played against Canada in their most recent World Cup match, achieving a convincing 3-0 victory. This win adds to their strong run, with only one draw in their last five matches.
Match statistics (Canada vs Morocco):
In a commanding performance, France triumphed over Morocco with a score of 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe was the standout player, scoring both of France's goals, showcasing his exceptional talent and poise under pressure.
The match saw France controlling the flow of play with a total of 21 shots, of which 8 were on target, compared to Morocco's 5 total shots and just 1 on goal. Despite Morocco having slightly more possession at 52%, they struggled to convert that into meaningful chances, highlighting France's defensive resilience.
France's first goal came in the 28th minute, when Mbappe found the net after a well-executed play. He added a second in the 60th minute, assisted by D. Doue, further solidifying France's grip on the match. Ousmane Dembele then sealed the victory with a goal in the 66th minute, assisted by Mbappe, showcasing the attacking prowess of the French side.
Morocco's frustrations were evident as they received a yellow card for I. Diop in the 63rd minute, reflecting their struggle to contain the French attack. With 10 fouls committed, they were unable to disrupt France's rhythm effectively.
Overall, France's ability to convert their chances and maintain defensive solidity was key to their victory, setting them up for a promising path in the tournament.
France has shown impressive form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and drawing 2, with a remarkable goal tally of 22 goals scored and only 4 conceded. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.75 goals per game, while defensively they have maintained a solid average of just 0.25 goals against per game. In contrast, Morocco has also been strong, winning 6 of their last 10 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 10, averaging 2.25 goals per game. This indicates a competitive matchup, but France's recent performances suggest they are in a stronger position.
In their last encounters, France has dominated Morocco, winning both previous matches with a score of 2-0. The head-to-head statistics reveal that France has a 100% win rate against Morocco, scoring an average of 2 goals per game while Morocco has yet to score against them. Additionally, France's expected goals (xG) in their last match was 3.10 compared to Morocco's 0.13, highlighting a significant disparity in offensive efficiency. This trend is likely to influence the upcoming match, as France continues to create more goal-scoring opportunities.
In terms of tactical expectations, France is likely to dominate possession and utilize their width to stretch Morocco's defense. They will aim to exploit the flanks with quick transitions and overlapping runs from full-backs, while Morocco may focus on counter-attacks, looking to capitalize on any defensive lapses from France.
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
W. Saliba
D
L. Digne
D
M. Kone
M
A. Rabiot
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
B. Barcola
M
K. Mbappe
F
Bono
G
A. Hakimi
D
I. Diop
D
R. Halhal
D
N. Mazraoui
D
A. Bouaddi
M
N. El Aynaoui
M
B. Diaz
M
A. Ounahi
M
B. El Khannouss
M
I. Saibari
F
