Morocco has already done the impossible at this World Cup. Now, the African nation faces an opponent a bit further north in Europe. France continues its quest to win a second straight World Cup. Indeed, the French are massive World Cup Odds favorites to advance. Also, Les Bleus are the favorite among the four semifinalists to win the tournament. Wednesday brings a David vs. Goliath matchup in a semifinal. Last time in 2018, France won the World Cup. And they are the most talented team on the planet. Morocco is the first African team to make a semifinal.
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France vs. Morocco Betting World Cup Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 2 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Al Bayt Stadium |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Morocco | +1 (-110) | 2 (-145) | +660 | |
| France | -1 (-110) | 2 (+125) | -192 |  |
| Draw | – | – | +289 | |
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Morocco Has Defied All Odds
Despite their underdog status, Morocco has played well in this Sportsbook tournament. In particular, the Atlas Lions have been stout on the defensive side. Morocco has given up just one goal in five matches. And that was an own goal against Canada. Also, Morocco has been dangerous on the counter sometimes.
Morocco’s defensive performances against Spain and Portugal were incredibly impressive. But France’s attack is next level. Namely, Kylian Mbappe was quiet against England. But the French attack has plenty more options. Oliver Giroud came up big against England. And then there is Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann.
On the other hand, France has not been as convincing at the back. Les Bleus don’t have a clean sheet yet. And they gave England every opportunity to stay in Saturday’s quarterfinal.
Hence, France and Morocco are completely different. But they have been nothing if not consistent this tournament. France has given up one goal in all five matches at this World Cup. And Les Bleus has scored more than one in the four matches it started with its first-choice lineup. Of course, the French rested starters in a 1-0 loss to Tunisia. Morocco has been the same defensively solid team that doesn’t have the ball much. But they occasionally create fast-sweeping counters.
Morocco left-back Noussair Mazraoui and center-back Nayuef Aguerd missed the Portugal match. Still, Morocco’s defense held strong. Mazraoui is a big part of the team’s counterattacking ability. Although those injuries will be watched leading up to Wednesday’s match. Forward Walid Cheddira will miss the match after getting a red card in the quarterfinal. Cheddira has only made two appearances off the bench at this World Cup.
Last time the defending champion made a semifinal was Brazil in 1998. That Brazil team lost to the host French in the final in 1998. France is seeking its fourth appearance in a World Cup betting odds final.
Morocco Makes a Historic First
Through the years, fans have seen some raw emotion in this World Cup. But nothing tops that moment when the players of Morocco made history. Consider Morocco is a nation that did not even qualify for the first four World Cups of this century. Yet they beat Portugal 1-0 to gain the semifinal.
Certainly, Morocco had given everything. They were quick to the ball and strong in the tackle. Understandably, their fans created a remarkable scene. As they have done through this tournament. And then, finally, Morocco had given Africa its first World Cup semi-finalists in almost a century of trying.