World Cup Semi Finalists Morocco making their 6th appearance at the Mondial have made history in terms of African representation at the biggest stage. They eye the ultimate prize yet face an even greater test when they take on defending Champions France in the second Semi Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
France however, have been absolutely tremendous moving forward in this tournament and Les Blues look to make it back to back World Championships after Italy and Brazil in 1934-1938 and 1958-1962 respectively.
Speerheaded by Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions managed to edge past 2010 winners Spain on Penalties in the Round of 16 and beat Portugal in normal time in the quarter final.
Moreover, key players like Hakimi, Bono, Saiss, Ziyech and Sofyan Amrabat have been crucial to where the Atlas Lions find themselves in this tournament.
It remains a mystery for football fans as to whether this Moroccan side can overcome the World Champions and nullify their attacking Prowess which involves Kylian Mbappe.
They finished as leaders in Group F, which also contained European giants Belgium and Croatia and have only conceded one goal in the tournament.
Nevertheless, a defeat would not render them eliminated as they would prepare for the third place game on Saturday. Whatever happens, these Moroccan players can keep their heads up high for an impressive run in the tournament.
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