Match report
France Defeats Morocco 2-0 in World Cup Quarterfinal
France
2–0
FT
Morocco
Dec 14, 2022
France defeated Morocco 2–0 in an intense quarterfinal match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Théo Hernández opened the scoring early on for France, while Randal Kolo Muani added a late goal to seal the victory. Morocco fought hard but could not overcome the deficit set by France's clinical attacking play.
Key Facts
- • France 2–0 Morocco in World Cup Quarterfinals
- • Théo Hernández scored at minute 5
- • Randal Kolo Muani netted the second goal in the 79th minute
- • Morocco made multiple substitutions but could not find an equalizer
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Lloris (G)
- 5 J. Koundé (D)
- 4 R. Varane (D)
- 24 I. Konaté (D)
- 22 T. Hernández (D)
- 8 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 13 Y. Fofana (M)
- 11 O. Dembélé (M)
- 7 A. Griezmann (M)
- 10 K. Mbappé (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
Substitutes
- 26 M. Thuram
- 12 R. Kolo Muani
- 20 K. Coman
- 23 A. Aréola
- 2 B. Pavard
- 15 J. Veretout
- 3 A. Disasi
- 18 D. Upamecano
- 6 M. Guendouzi
- 25 E. Camavinga
- 17 W. Saliba
- 16 S. Mandanda
Morocco
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Bounou (G)
- 2 A. Hakimi (D)
- 20 A. Dari (D)
- 6 R. Saïss (D)
- 18 J. El Yamiq (D)
- 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
- 7 H. Ziyech (M)
- 8 A. Ounahi (M)
- 4 S. Amrabat (M)
- 17 S. Boufal (M)
- 19 Y. En-Nesyri (F)
Substitutes
- 15 S. Amallah
- 25 Y. Attiat-Allah
- 9 A. Hamdallah
- 14 Z. Aboukhlal
- 16 A. Ezzalzouli
- 11 A. Sabiri
- 13 I. Chair
- 24 B. Benoun
- 23 B. El Khannouss
- 12 M. Mohamedi
- 22 A. Tagnaouti
- 10 A. Zaroury
- 26 Y. Jabrane
Timeline
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5' France Goal · Normal GoalT. Hernández
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21' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Saïss · On: S. Amallah
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27' Morocco Card · Yellow CardS. Boufal
Foul
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46' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Mazraoui · On: Yahia Attiyat Allah
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65' France subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Giroud · On: Marcus Thuram
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66' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: A. Hamed-Allah
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67' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Boufal · On: Z. Aboukhlal
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78' Morocco subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Amallah · On: A. Ezzalzouli
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79' France subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
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79' France Goal · Normal GoalR. Kolo Muani
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 87% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 363 | 575 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 293 | 499 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Théo Hernández's early goal at the 5th minute gave France a strong start, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Randal Kolo Muani's second goal in the 79th minute sealed Morocco's fate and secured France’s place in the semifinals.