Les Bleus should be backed for the triumph because they are the heavy favorites to defeat their African opponents.
Morocco’s unbeaten streak extended as they defeated Portugal 1-0 in the quarterfinals. This followed their Round of 16 victory over their Iberian neighbor Spain in a penalty shootout.
Since Brazil did it in 1962, the French are attempting to become the first country to win consecutive World Cups. France is the current favourites to win the cup after defeating European rival England in the quarterfinals.
The physical and emotional fervor with which the Moroccans have been playing has been astounding. After two of the most illustrious victories in World Cup history over Spain and Portugal, it will be difficult to get their emotions back up to par. Teams frequently suffer after accomplishing something monumental, so to repeat it would be extraordinary.
Then there’s exhaustion. Morocco is currently a wounded country. Both Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd missed the victory over Portugal and they might make a comeback, but they’ll still be hurt.