France struck first with an early goal in its World Cup semifinal match against Morocco, which has already made history as the first African team to make it to the semifinals, while France pushes for a second-consecutive trip to the World Cup Final.
Theo Hernandez of France scored his team's first goal in the World Cup semifinals. The photo was taken by MARC ATKINSON.
TheoHernandez gave France the lead with a goal.
Brazil repeated as World Cup champion in 1959 and 1962, the last time a back-to-back title was achieved.
It was the first time that an African or Arab team advanced to the World Cup semifinals.
The winner will face Argentina in the final, as Lionel Messi tries to win his first World Cup title.
The final stretch of the World Cup is coming to a close. Messi's run to the final puts his Argentina squad on the verge of a title in what will likely be the 35-year-old's final chance to win a World Cup. Messi's five goals make him the joint leading scorer of the tournament, alongside France's Kylian Mbappe, who at the age of 23 has now scored nine goals in his two career World Cup appearances. There have been allegations of human rights abuses in the use of migrant workers in the construction of stadiums for the World Cup. The officials deny the claims.
The U.S. exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage after a dramatic win over Iran. Canada and Mexico will join the US in hosting the World Cup.
The first African or Arab country to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup was defeated by Morocco.
The U.S. men's team lost in the World Cup.
The U.S. beat Iran in the World Cup.
Argentina survived a huge comeback to reach the World Cup semifinals.
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