The FIFA World Cup has been captivating since it was first held in Uruguay on July 13, 1930. 2022 edition of the World Cup in Qatar is ongoing with four strong contingents left to battle their way through for the ultimate glory at the finals.
Defending champions, France, have stood test of their abilities after progressing fiercely to the semi-finals. The undying spirits and experiences of Luka Modric and Lionel Messi have carried Croatia and Argentina, respectively, to a point where they have only two glory matches away to winning the 2022 World Cup.
Although Morocco was not favourites, even among the five African countries that qualified for the Mundial, they believed. Morocco have made history as the first African nation to play at the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Is There A Past History To The Finals?
Historically, the World Cup finals since 1982 has either had an Inter Milan or Bayern Munich player, or both.
1982 – Italy v Germany (Rummenigge, Bayern)
1986 – Argentina v Germany (Rummenigge, Bayern)
1990- Germany v Argentina (Lothar Matthäus, Inter Milan)
1994 – Brazil v Italy (Nicola Berti, Inter Milan)
1998 – France v Brazil( Lizarazu, Bayern)
2002 – Brazil v Germany(Oliver Khan & Lanke, Bayern)
2006 – Italy v France (Willy Sagnol, Bayern)
2010 – Spain v Netherlands (Robben & Van Bommel, Bayern)
2014 – Germany v Argentina (Müller, Neüer, Bayern)
2018 – France v Crotia (Coman & Tolisso (Bayern), Brozovic (Inter Milan)
2022 last 4
Argentina (Lautaro Martinez, Inter); Croatia (Brozovic, Inter); Morocco (Mazraoui, Bayern ); France( Coman, Pavard, Lucas Hernandez (Bayern).
Only four games left. Argentina will face Croatia on Tuesday December 13, while France meet Morocco on Wednesday 14th December in the evening for the 2022 semi-finals fixtures. Winners will face each other likewise losers.
Compiled by Nanayaw Amponsah Romeo, Todays Media, Ejura-Ashanti.
