Didier Deschamps, France’s head coach, confessed that he was filled with ’emotion’ and ‘pride’ after his team reached their second World Cup final. a Counted Counted Counted Counted.
If France wins the World Cup for the third time, they will be just the third men’s team in history to defend their title successfully and the first since Pele’s Brazil in 1962.
Speaking to TF1 following their semi-final win, Didier Deschamps – who also led France to their first World Cup trophy in 1998 – briefly touched on his present emotions before stressing he must shift gears and focus on Sunday’s match.
“There’s feeling and pride,” Deschamps said.
“Once again, it was a significant step. There’s still one more to go. We’ve been with the players for a month, and although it’s never easy, it’s been a joy so far.”
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Despite facing relatively intense pressure from Morocco on Wednesday, France seldom afforded the Atlas Lions open approaches to goal and defended fiercely.
Theo Hernandez scored after five minutes, with replacement Randal Kolo Muani netting late at the Al Bayt Stadium.
