French newspaper L’Équipe reported extensively on the World Cup semi-final match between Morocco and France, highlighting France’s harsh defeat on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. The outcome was described as shocking and bitter for the French team.
The newspaper characterized the semi-final match as intense and competitive, noting that the French team performed strongly despite being a player down and under pressure from their opponents, but ultimately failed to secure qualification. L’Équipe stated that the penalties were decisive, with young Moroccan player Jilian Ngissan scoring the winning kick that dashed France’s hopes of the title for the second time.
L’Équipe emphasized the bitter nature of this defeat for the French team, while also reflecting the strength and resilience of the Moroccans in the tournament, indicating that Morocco is now one step away from writing a new chapter in Moroccan football history.
Morocco will face Argentina in the final, after winning the semi-final match, as the world awaits the determination of a new champion for the Under-20 World Cup.
