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Defending champions France defeats Morocco 2–0, advancing to their second consecutive World Cup final, which will be against Argentina.

The defending champions France defeats Morocco 2–0, advancing to their second consecutive World Cup final, which will be against Argentina. France is the first team since Brazil in 2002 to advance to consecutive World Cup finals, and will aim to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cup finals.

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SportDefending champions France defeats Morocco 2–0, advancing to their second consecutive World Cup final, which will be against Argentina.

The defending champions France defeats Morocco 2–0, advancing to their second consecutive World Cup final, which will be against Argentina. France is the first team since Brazil in 2002 to advance to consecutive World Cup finals, and will aim to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive World Cup finals.

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