World Cup 2022: Top 5 players to watch out for in France vs Morocco Semi-Final clash; check this one

FRA vs MAR WC 2022: France takes on Morocco in the 2^nd semi-final of WC 2022 on Wednesday at the Al Bayt Stadium, with an eye on the final.

The French side are aiming to replicate Brazil, who are the only side to have won successive World Cups.

France knows they have an uphill battle vs a feisty Morocco side, who will not give up given how far they have come in the tournament.

Hence, we expect an intense affair at Al Bayt Stadium with a chance for either side to meet Argentina in Sunday’s mega final.

We look at the top 5 players expected to play a big role in determining the result of FRA vs MAR WC 2022.

Kylian Mbappé

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The current joint top scorer of the competition has been in red hot form for Les Bleus.

With 5 goals to his name, Mbappé once again enters the semi-final with plenty of confidence and exuberance.

Two generations of superstars are head-to-head in the Golden Boot race 💪⭐️

Who will score more goals, Messi or Mbappe? pic.twitter.com/qISpZjWm4w

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022

The PSG striker will be the target man as he looks to continue his rich vein of form.

Antoine Griezmann

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Griezmann may not have fired the goals yet in the competition, but remains a threat for France with his astute play-making.

The Frenchman has 3 assists so far in WC 2022, 2 of which came vs England in the Q/F.

Griezmann’s ability to create space and use his experience to get defenders panicking puts him in a league of his own.

Hence, the Moroccan defenders need to be careful of the Atletico Madrid man alongside Mbappé.

Aurelien Tchouameni

The Real Madrid youngster scored a stunner for France in the 2-1 win over England and aims to do something special vs Morocco as well.

Tchouameni has been consistent and a force to reckon with in the French side. He has made his chances out after several key players missed the Qatar WC due to injuries.

At 22, Aurelien has gone from strength to strength and used his club form to accelerate his nation’s chances in the World Cup as well.

He alongside Rabiot will hold the center of the park for France and are expected to put in a good showing.

Sofyan Amrabat

The center mid-fielder put in another starring show vs Portugal, as he was all over the pitch in the 1-0 victory.

Amrabat has been Morocco’s best player so far in the competition and is expected to use his experience to halt the French juggernaut.

Less than 30% of earth is covered by land, the other 70% is covered by Sofyan Amrabat 🌍🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/XCyQPLkxsq

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 12, 2022

The Fiorentina player has overseen his side concede just 1 goal so far in the World Cup and is widely expected to help his side seal a place in the final with another inspirational show.

Youssef En-Nesyri

The striker scored the winner vs Portugal with a brilliant leap when he headed home.

This was his 2^nd goal of the competition keeping himself under check when it comes to scoring in crucial situations.

He is Morocco’s source of goals as their target-man and can be a menace to defenders with his quick turn and ability from set-pieces.

Morocco hero Youssef En-Nesyri jumped to an incredible height of 9ft1 to score their winner against Portugal – nine inches higher than Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous leap for Juventus in 2019. pic.twitter.com/vfzGc9l4gx

— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) December 12, 2022

En-Nesyri eyes his career’s hugest moment and could just make the difference, if it comes down to pressure moments.