Morocco Face France in Olympic Semi-Final Seeking Revenge for 2022 World Cup Exit

Morocco’s U-23 national team faces France in the Olympic men’s football semi-final on Monday, seeking to reverse the result of their 2022 World Cup encounter. The fixture at the Stade de Marseille serves as a high-stakes rematch of the Qatar semi-final, where the senior French side ended Morocco's historic run with a 2-0 victory. Rahimi Leads Morocco’s Offensive Charge The Atlas Lions enter the semi-final following a 4-0 win over the United States in the quarter-finals. Al Ain striker Soufiane Rahimi has emerged as the tournament’s standout performer, leading the scoring charts with five goals in four matches. Captain Achraf Hakimi, who also featured in the 2022 semi-final in Doha, continues to lead the side as one of the three permitted overaged players. Morocco’s progression to the final four marks the first time the nation has reached this stage of the Olympic football tournament. The squad has displayed clinical efficiency, scoring 10 goals across four fixtures while maintaining a disciplined defensive shape orchestrated by coach Tarik Sektioui. France Maintains Perfect Defensive Record France, managed by Thierry Henry, secured their place in the semi-final after a 1-0…