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Didier Deschamps

Deschamps: Flu-hit France dug deep to set up World Cup final showdown

Didier Deschamps saw his France side "dig deep" to beat Morocco and set up a World Cup final against Argentina before revealing a number of ill players have had to be isolated from the rest of his squad ahead of Sunday's blockbuster clash.

Morocco manager Walid Regragui applauds the fans

Morocco's World Cup dream ended as France book final v Argentina

France proved too strong for brave Morocco in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final, winning 2-0 to secure a clash with Argentina in Sunday’s final.

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PREVIEW: FIFA World Cup Semifinal: FRA v MAR

SABC Sport previews the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final between France and Morocco, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com.

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Varane insists France must avoid Morocco 'trap'

Raphael Varane insists France will not "fall into the trap" of simply thinking a place in the World Cup final is theirs for the taking.

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'You need a bit of luck sometimes' – Deschamps

France boss Didier Deschamps admitted "you need a bit of luck sometimes" after the reigning champions edged past England to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Olivier Giroud

France through to World Cup semi-finals with narrow win over England

France booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over England, after Harry Kane missed a penalty for the Three Lions.