France vs Morocco 1-0 live World Cup score, highlights, result from 2022 semi final as Hernandez gives Les Bleus halftime edge.

Theo Hernandez fired France into an early lead in their World Cup semifinal against Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.

Walid Regragui’s side had only conceded once in the tournament heading into Wednesday’s match but there was a bit of uncharacteristic chaos within their backline after Antoine Griezmann got down the right flank in the fifth minute. Hernandez was the beneficiary, finding an acrobatic finish when Kylian Mbappe’s second attempt at goal cannoned off Olivier Giroud.

France are attempting to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962 and Giroud almost doubled their lead when he thumped against the post before Morocco lost captain Romain Saiss to a recurrence of his thigh injury.

But the Atlas Lions finished the first half on the front foot, as Jawad El Yamiq – whose early slip let in Griezmann – hit the upright with an overhead kick.

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Theo Hernandez fired France into an early lead in their World Cup semifinal against Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.

Walid Regragui’s side had only conceded once in the tournament heading into Wednesday’s match but there was a bit of uncharacteristic chaos within their backline after Antoine Griezmann got down the right flank in the fifth minute. Hernandez was the beneficiary, finding an acrobatic finish when Kylian Mbappe’s second attempt at goal cannoned off Olivier Giroud.

France are attempting to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962 and Giroud almost doubled their lead when he thumped against the post before Morocco lost captain Romain Saiss to a recurrence of his thigh injury.

But the Atlas Lions finished the first half on the front foot, as Jawad El Yamiq – whose early slip let in Griezmann – hit the upright with an overhead kick.

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for France vs. Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. Follow below for complete results from the semifinal match in Qatar.

France vs Morocco live score
1H 2H Final
France 1 — —
Morocco 0 — —
Goals:
FRA — Theo Hernandez — 5th min.

Lineups:

France (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. Lloris (GK) — 5. Kounde, 4. Varane, 24. Konate, 22. T. Hernandez — 8. Tchouameni, 13. Fofana — 11. Dembele, 7. Griezmann, 10. Mbappe — 9. Giroud

Morocco (5-4-1, right to left): 1. Bono (GK) — 2. Hakimi, 18. El Yamiq, 20. Dari, 6. Saiss, 3. Mazraoui — 7. Ziyech, 8. Ounahi, 4. Amrabat, 17. Boufal —19. En-Nesyri

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France vs Morocco live updates, highlights from 2022 World Cup
51st minute: Another Morocco attack but Mbappe charges away on the break. He’s at full flight down the left, but Sofyan Amrabat flies into an incredible tackle. He was off the floor a little, so pushing the boundaries of what’s allowed nowadays. But that’s a sensational piece of defending. The Morocco fans went wild.

50th minute: Hakim Ziyech stands up Theo Hernandez and darts past him to cross. His low delivery is cleared by Ibrahima Konate.

49th minute: France definitely want to put this one to bed after their dicey end to the first half. Antoine Griezmann looks for Kylian Mbappe with a through ball but Bono gets there first and takes a kick for his troubles.

47th minute: Mbappe is certainly giving it a good go! He leaves Achraf Hakimi for dust down the left but his cutback is overhit.

46th minute: We’re back underway. Can France make another fast start like they did from the first whistle?

Halftime: You feared Morocco might collapse after Theo Hernandez gave France an early lead, certainly as their captain Romain Saiss hobbled out of the action after Olivier Giroud hit the post. But the Atlas Lions finished the half on top, with Jawad El Yamiq’s overhead kick striking the upright. This one is far from over. The next goal is enormous.

45th minute+3: France are hanging on for the halftime whistle here, as Lloris punches another dangerous Hakim Ziyech delivery out of his six-yard box.

44th minute: Morocco hit the post! Jawad El Yamiq, who was partly culpable for the opening goal, launched a stunning overhead kick after France didn’t fully deal with Hakim Ziyech’s corner. A combination of Hugo Lloris’ fingertips and the bottom of the upright preserved Les Bleus’ lead.

43th minute: Lovely play from Morocco, who quickens the tempo and Azzedine Ounahi slides a ball down the right channel for Achraf Hakimi. He wins the corner after a excellent challenge from Ibrahima Konate.

39th minute: Antoine Griezmann gets his sparkling feet going down the right and Jawad El Yamiq slides in to concede the corner. No one really picked up Raphael Varane’s near-post run but the Manchester United defender’s attempt doesn’t threaten.

36th minute: Woooahhh, almost 2-0. Hakim Ziyech coughs up possession and France are lightning in transition. Kylian Mbappe looks set to double the lead but his effort is hacked out of the goalmouth. The attack stays alive and Giroud really should have his fifth of the competition as he shoots wide.