Wilfried Devilliers (special envoy to Casablanca)
The France team faces the selection of Morocco this Wednesday to win the second ticket for the final of the World Cup in Qatar, and join Argentina. Unexpected surprise of this competition, the Moroccans now dare to dream of a place in the final.
Who will win their place this Wednesday evening for a final against Argentina between France and Morocco? This 2022 edition of the World Cup still has many surprises in store. For their part, the Moroccans have no doubts: they can beat France tonight in the semi-finals.
“We hope to win the World Cup”
In the popular district of Derb Sultan, in Casablanca, impossible to forget the event of this evening. Flags on the balcony, advertising spot praising the exploits of the Atlas Lions, discussions in the cafes… Morocco vibrates to the rhythm of the deadline for the semi-final. Ousmane, a resident of Casablanca, is on cloud nine: “It’s a dream for all Moroccans. We are all shocked. We hope to win the World Cup inchallah!”, He smiles at the microphone of Europe 1.
Raise the cup, beat France and if it was not just a dream? “If we did it against Portugal, against Spain, we say why not against France? So we remain positive. We are waiting for the match”, explains Soufiane.
Asma, another supporter, has already put on the Moroccan team jersey on her shoulders. “Everyone wears red, even on their face, we start putting on makeup and we pray!”, she explains. At the café, with the family or in the fan zones, the whole country will experience this semi-final in unison.