France completed the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup semi-finals in Qatar, after defeating England 2-1 in the match that was held at Al-Bayt Stadium, and set a date with its Moroccan counterpart.
The French national team succeeded in resolving the confrontation with its English neighbor, to continue the campaign to defend the title that it won in the last edition in 2018 in Russia.
Aurelien Tchoameni scored the lead goal for France in the 17th minute with a powerful shot, which he played from outside the penalty area, to end the first half with this goal.
A missile shot from Real Madrid's midfield, Aurelien Tchoameni (1-0), goes into England's net.
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And the England national team managed to equalize the score in the 54th minute with a penalty kick that was awarded due to a mistake by Tshwamini in particular, which captain Harry Kane succeeded in translating.
Harry Kane adjusts the cuff (1-1)
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But Olivier Giroud gave France the lead in the 78th minute, after a perfect pass from Antoine Griezmann.
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Harry Kane missed the opportunity to score the equalizing goal for England after the referee awarded a second penalty kick due to a mistake on Theo Hernandez, as he hit the ball outside the goal this time.
Harry Kane misses the penalty kick and missed the opportunity to adjust the cuff
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France will meet in the semi-finals with Morocco, who beat Portugal 1-0 earlier, and the match will be held next Wednesday at Al-Bayt Stadium.
While the second match brings together Croatia and Argentina one day earlier, at Lusail Stadium, which will host the final match on Sunday, December 18, 2022.