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Dec 14, 2022, 7 tweets

#BREAKING France defeat Morocco 2-0 to reach second consecutive #FIFAWorldCup final

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#UPDATE Defending champions France on Wednesday ended the surprise run of Morocco, the first African team to reach a #FIFAWorldCup semi-final, with a 2-0 victory that sets up a final showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi.

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France have now reached a fourth #FIFAWorldCup final in seven editions, and are hoping to become the first men's team since Brazil 60 years ago to retain the trophy when they take on Argentina at Lusail Stadium this weekend.
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Jubilation

France's players celebrate their victory against Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals at Qatar's Al-Bayt Stadium

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@franck_fife @odd_andersen Argentina's dream of landing a third World Cup title on Sunday is providing respite for millions suffering economic misery

Many fans cheering Lionel Messi's team could never dream of affording a ticket to Qatar in a country where the average wage is $390

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@franck_fife @odd_andersen VIDEO: 🇫🇷 France fans celebrate reaching World Cup final

Supporters of Les Bleus in Paris wave tricolour flags and let off flares after their team's 2-0 win over Morocco which booked their place in the #WorldCup2022 final where they will play Argentina
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@franck_fife @odd_andersen #UPDATE Celebrations by France fans after their #WorldCup2022 semi-final win over Morocco were mostly peaceful around Paris but there were signs of unrest in other parts of the country, including a fatal hit-and-run in the southern city of Montpellier ▶️ u.afp.com/ifpJ

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