Clashes erupt in France after France beat Morocco

PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 14: Moroccan and French football fans clashed in Paris after France beat Morocco 2-0 Wednesday to face Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final this weekend. In the semifinal clash at Al Bayt Stadium, France scored the opener in the fifth minute. French defender Theo Hernandez was in front of the box to score a first-time left-footed volley that beat Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. France's Olivier Giroud made an attempt on goal in the 17th minute, but he hit the crossbar. A few minutes later, Morocco captain Romain Saiss had to go off for an injury problem. Selim Amallah replaced him. It was an early change for the African team. Giroud was unmarked during a quick attack by France but wasted another chance in the 35th minute. Near the end of the first half, Moroccan defender Jawad El Yamiq's overhead kick hit the bar. France led the first half 1-0 in Al Khor. It was not a one-sided match as Morocco struggled and piled pressure on France, so the game was combative in the second half as Morocco were seeking an equalizer. But France doubled the gap in the 79th minute as Randal Kolo Muani scored an easy chance after being subbed in. (Footage by Umit Donmez/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)