Riots erupted in Belgium following Morocco's 0-2 loss to France in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal. Football supporters may be seen fighting on the streets in several towns in France and Belgium in footage that has gone viral on social media after France advanced to the FIFA World Cup final.

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What's a game without the ball? And when it comes to FIFA World Cup, the ball of the tournament is inaugurated magnanimously. But at the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930 in Uruguay, no official match ball was inaugurated.

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France overcame a courageous and spirited challenge from Morocco to advance to the finals of the FIFA World Cup. The defending champions beat Atlas Lions 2-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium which was painted red with thousands of Moroccans creating a cacophony that reverberated throughout the match.

FIFA World Cup 2022: France overpower a spirited Morocco 2-0 to set up the summit clash with Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2022: France defeat a spirited Morocco 2-0 to set up summit clash with Argentina

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Thursday (December 15). While Theo Hernandes provived the lead for the defending champions, in the fifth minute, 24-year-old Randal Kolo Muani found the back of the net in the 79th minute to provide the decisive lead and took France to their second successive finale.

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Surely, 2022 hasn't been kind to Cristiano Ronaldo. After a fallout with the Manchester United, he left the club with his contract still not getting over. Post his exit from the Old Trafford club, the focus shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar.

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Lionel Messi has confirmed that the FIFA 2022 will be his last and he will be retiring from the World Cup appearances after the December 18 finals. The player who recently led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in the Tuesday semi-finals said that the upcoming game with Argentina will be his last.

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Morocco became the first African nation in history to qualify for the World Cup semi final as they stunned Portugal 1-0 at the Al-Thumama Stadium.

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Two-time world champions Argentina thrashed Luka Modric-led Croatia 3-0 at the Lusail Stadium to enter the summit clash of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Two-time world champions Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to enter the final

A pop song by Argentinian band, La Moscas, has taken over the stadiums in Qatar during the ongoing tournament. The song, "Muchachos, ahora nos volvimo' a ilusionar" has been ringing in the dressing room too.

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One of the shock exits from the group stage of the World Cup was that of Belgium. In the immediate aftermath of the elimination, coach Roberto Martinez decided to step down from his duties after six years at the helm.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations. After the riveting group stage, which saw plenty of upsets, the Round of 16 and quarter-finals raised the intensity as many pre-tournament favourites bowed out whereas Morocco surprised one and all and are set to play the second semi-final, facing defending champions France on Thursday (December 15).

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Former Moroccan player and coach Karim Bencherifa believes that the entire world, apart from the French supporters are rooting for Morocco ahead of the delicious semifinal contest between the two sides on Wednesday at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar.

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Morocco have been the standout story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of Football's showpiece event. The Atlas Lions have beaten Belgium, Spain, and Portugal over the course of the tournament and take on defending champions France with the entire Arab world also willing them on. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to football coach Karim Bencharifa ahead of the game to understand how this dream run has electrified Morocco.

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Croatia exited the World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium. Croatian captain and midfielder Luka Modric, however, was not happy with the match referee who he labelled a 'disaster'.

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After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up.

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Argentina have made it to the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition after beating 2018 runners-up Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final on Wednesday (December 14).

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Lionel Messi was at his best as he guided Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, in Qatar, as the 2014 runners-up beat Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final on Wednesday (December 14).

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A little more than 24 hours before the World Cup semifinal match, defending champions France are worried about the health of their two key players, according to a report by The Sun.

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FIFA have initiated disciplinary action against Messi after he criticised match referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz. Now, FIFA's disciplinary committee is expected to publish a comment on the matter soon.

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Lionel Messi-starrer Argentina is set to take on Croatia in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (December 14). Ahead of the match, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni gave a cryptic hint on Messi's international future after the end of the FIFA WC in Qatar.

'That's important for us...': Argentina coach gives cryptic hint on Lionel Messi's int'l future post FIFA WC

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is hopeful that England defender Harry Maguire can bring his World Cup form to the club side. "We want him to bring that back to Manchester with him so he can bring it on the pitch for United," said the United manager.

'We want him...': Erik ten Hag calls on this England defender to bring his WC form to United

After a riveting group stage and Round of 16, the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, lived up to expectations. The stage is now set for the semi-finals before the marquee finale takes place on December 18.

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Argentina vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal: The duel will be a mouth-watering possibility, as supporters from both sides can anticipate high-quality entertainment from some of the world's top players, including Lionel Messi and Luka Modric.

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