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Football World Cup: "Can't wait for Wednesday!"

2022-12-11T20:40:28.744Z


By Yves Thréard, deputy editorial director. This FIFA World Cup continues to stand out. Not only because it takes place at the approach of Christmas in a micro-country devoid of any sporting tradition, but also because it offers a quality show. There have been much more boring editions. No offense to moral teachers, the Qatar World Cup is a good vintage, full of surprises. It captivates viewers. And it will go down in history as that of “al


This FIFA World Cup continues to stand out.

Not only because it takes place at the approach of Christmas in a micro-country devoid of any sporting tradition, but also because it offers a quality show.

There have been much more boring editions.

No offense to moral teachers, the Qatar World Cup is a good vintage, full of surprises.

It captivates viewers.

And it will go down in history as that of “all the first times”.

Thus, Africa will, for the first time, be represented in the last four of the competition.

Thanks to Morocco, which has made a remarkable run, sweeping away several favorites for the title, including Spain and Portugal.

A France-Morocco semi-final is obviously an event heavy with symbols.

Between the former colonial power, where hundreds of thousands of dual nationals live, and its former protectorate, a common history vibrates.

Just watch and listen to the raging crowds...

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Source: lefigaro

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