France must take the final step to win their second successive world title after they eliminated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, France coach Didier Deschamps said.
The defending champions took the lead in the fifth minute through defender Theo Hernandez before Randal Kolo Muani added another in the 79th to seal their fourth final appearance in the last seven editions.
"We will work hard to win this final. I also have a big thought for my brother," he said, referring to Lucas Hernandez, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury in France's opening 4-1 group stage win over Australia. France President Emmanuel Macron, who was in the stands of Al Bayt stadium to watch their win, was quick to praise the team.
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