It was a memorable and historic night for the french National team as they became the first defending champions since Brazil in 1998 to clinch the final ticket of the world cup consecutively.
An early five minutes goal from Hernandez set the tone for the game which was witnessed by President Emmanuel Macron of France.
And even while the Atlas Lions didn’t fail to impress with their lack of clinical touches to some of their goal opportunity, substitute Kolo Muani struck the ultimate in the 79th minute to seal the final spot for Les Blues.
Walid Regraguis’s Morocco had defeated Belgium, Spain and Portugal en route to the last four after a strong defensive performance, but France proved too much for the North African side.
That Morocco is the first African team to reach the semi-final, they will now be taking another shot at history when they play the third-place final with Croatia on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the battle for the ultimate prize will see France locking horns with Argentina on Sunday.
