Chris Sutton
Former Premier League winner

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Morocco break with great pace and purpose when they counter-attack and I am sure they will get opportunities the same way in this game.

I don't see it working to such full effect this time, though, because they might be too stretched to hold out.

The best way to describe France is they find a way and that is what I am expecting to happen here too, with Olivier Giroud having another big say in the outcome.

France

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Kylian Mbappe came into the World Cup having just broken Lionel Messi’s record as the youngest player to score 40 goals in the Champions League.

Still only 23, he became only the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final in Russia four years ago.

Will he secure a second World Cup winners' medal on Sunday?

Dave McManus: We are all Morocco fans now.

Chris Sutton
Former Premier League winner

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Morocco's plan, to defend deep and spring out on the break, seems simple but it is not easy to execute it as well as they have done against some very accomplished teams.

The only goal they have conceded in five games in Qatar is an own goal against Canada in the group stage. They have also faced Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal at this World Cup and none of them have found a way through.

My worry is that injuries and fatigue will catch up with them here.

Romain Saiss was carried off against Portugal, while there have been doubts over the fitness of fellow defender Nayef Aguerd and key midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

Chris Sutton is not feeling particularly romantic about this one. He's going for a 2-1 France win.

Camilla Mills
BBC News, Casablanca

This family, in Casablanca, live in a garage next to Wydad Stadium, where they stock and sell their merchandise to keen football fans.

And they have done for over 40 years. There are flags, tops and caps in and around household items, including a smoking tajine.

And while it's raining here in Casablanca, little will dampen Bina Mohamed's entrepreneurial enthusiasm as Morocco gears up to face France.

AJC123: Morocco have been great. Deservedly beaten Belgium, Spain and Portugal.

Piers Edwards
BBC Africa Sport

Morocco coach Walid Regragui already knows what it feels like to win a trophy on Qatari soil and to receive a cup from Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and the big question this week is whether he can achieve both again on Sunday.

A suggestion that would have provoked ridicule before the World Cup has become an ever-narrowing possibility after Regragui stunningly steered the Atlas Lions to the last four.

Having already won domestic and continental club titles this year, if the 47-year-old is to lead an African and Arab side to a first World Cup final, then he will have to knock out the country where he grew up and played nearly all his club career.

Read more from Piers Edwards here.

Tony Di Wonderful: Morocco could very well do a Greece 2004 here.

Morocco

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Changing a manager just a few months before a major tournament rarely works out for the best.

And while Walid Regragui’s appointment brought positivity, and crucially Hakim Ziyech, back to the Moroccan team, he did not have very long to stamp his ideas on the team, or decide on his strongest line-up. after taking charge at the end of August.

Which makes Morocco's progress to the semi-finals even more remarkable.

Not long to wait now until we know who Argentina play in Sunday's showcase.

Kick-off between France and Morocco is just six hours away and the atmosphere is building in Doha.

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Dean: Bellingham, Gvardiol, Tchouameni and Enzo Fernandez all realising their Football Manager potential at the World Cup this year. Some absolutely excellent displays by some of the world's best young players!

Pablo Zabaleta
Ex-Man City and Argentina defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

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As a player you always want to see a manager from your country - someone who knows the history of the country, the culture and can speak the language.

In England, I think you have good managers.

Eddie Howe is doing a great job at Newcastle. Steven Gerrard? Why not?

Look at Lionel Scaloni in Argentina. He was not experienced at international level or professionally as a coach before [he got the job of as Argentina head coach].

He had only been coaching at under-20s, then they give him the job and has been doing a great job,

He won the Copa America and now is into a World Cup final. He has been surrounded by a good group of ex-football players in the coaching staff - Pablo Aimar, Roberto Ayala. They can inspire the players and that is all you need in the national team. It is about inspiring the players and picking the right players for each game.

So I think you have good managers in England who, whatever happens with Gareth Southgate, I think they are good enough to get the job.

Away from the upcoming semi-final, the fall-out continues from England's elimination - and who might replace Gareth Southgate should he decide to walk away.

Here is what Pablo Zabaleta had to say about Southgate's successor, and the debate over whether the England manager has to be English...

Richarlison has shown off the transfer for his latest ink on Instagram. It features an image of himself alongside Brazilian icons, Ronaldo and Neymar.

The 25-year-old Tottenham forward certainly backs himself and the plans for this tattoo make a big statement. Before Brazil were eliminated by Croatia on penalties in the quarter-final, Richarlison managed three goals in four games, including two contenders for goal of the tournament.

The Selecao's current number nine may still have a little while to go yet, however, before the rest of the world regards him alongside Ronaldo - a two-time World Cup winner - and Neymar, his country's second top scorer.

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Cllr Hamza Taouzzale is not only Lord Mayor of Westminster, he is also originally from Morocco and is exceptionally proud of the nation reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

Speaking to Radio 5Live he says: “In previous years I was happy if Morocco scored a goal or qualified for the World Cup, but getting to the semi-finals is a whole different ball game”.

Since making their debut in 1986, they had only ever won two World Cup matches - until 2022, in which they have won four in becoming the first African team to reach the semis.

Reflecting on Morocco’s performance so far, Cllr Taouzzale says: “What a team it’s been. Even me as a keen Morocco fan, I’m discovering new players which play in leagues outside of Europe.

“It’s crazy to even be in this position.”

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Radio 5Live has been speaking to French fans ahead of tonight's semi-finals, with Les Bleus two steps away from a second successive World Cup title.

French fan Gael says “tonight is a very exciting game for Morocco and for France”.

He says: “Didier Deschamps is a very experienced coach and I think he has prepared that team for these types of big moments”.

Someone who Gael thinks could bring France to victory tonight is Antoine Griezmann - “For me he has been the best player of the French team so far.

“What’s going to be interesting tonight is [Griezmann’s] two best friends on the same pitch on two different teams with Kylian Mbappe and Hakim Ziyech.”

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The supporters of Morocco have brought so much vibrancy to the World Cup - and provide just a small subset of the nation's football culture.

This thread is very well worth your time to experience the sights and sounds of Moroccan football through your phone or computer screen - ideal lunchtime reading.

The Palestinian flag has been a key feature of the Moroccan team’s on-field celebrations – a move which has drawn praise from some broadcasters in the Middle East and North Africa.

After the win over Portugal, midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri posted a picture, external on Instagram showing him draped in the flag. The post carried the single-word English caption "Freedom" and a dove emoji.

It’s an image that has been repeated among supporters on the streets, as seen on Moroccan state TV.

This makes or an interesting addition to story of the tournament, where an Arab nation is using the platform of a global showpiece on Middle Eastern soil to raise an issue that means a great deal to many in the region.

It takes on extra significance given that the Moroccan government normalised diplomatic ties with Israel in 2020 – a move that was met with some disquiet in the country.

After the win against Portugal, state-run al-Aoula TV broadcast reactions from the occupied Palestinian Territories, with the presenter noting: "The Gaza Strip during this tournament has turned into a part of Morocco”.

The same channel also carried reactions from the Moroccan community in Israel, who were said to have “followed this game with total enthusiasm and sincerity, wishing victory for the national Moroccan team".

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Bricksnmortar: Had £2 each way on Morocco at 100/1. Problem is I only get paid if they reach the final. Therefore: if they beat France they will be heroes who deservedly take their place in the final after outclassing their illustrious opponents. If they lose they will be a pile of rubbish who were unbelievably lucky to get as far as they did by playing boring, "park the bus" football. Over to you Morocco!