Morocco will become the first African team to play in a World Cup semifinal when they face reigning champions France in Qatar.The Atlas Lions have defied all expectations at the 2022 tournament having topped their group before knocking out Spain and Portugal on their way to the semifinals.This united Moroccan team have conceded just one goal from their five games to date in Qatar and have been able to conjure up some magic in the final third when needed.They will face their sternest test against France and will need all of their players to shine if they are to claim another famous win.MORE: Coach Walid Regragui has opted to start all five of Morocco's games in Qatar with a 4-3-3 formation.In this shape, plays a key role in central midfield and has given his team an effective anchor in the middle of the pitch.Further up the field, Morocco have Zach Ertz Jersey used an identical front three for all of their World Cup matches so far with Hakim Ziyech,You sef En-Nesyri andSofiane Boufal charged with leading the line.The trio don't see too much of the ball though with the Atlas Dennis Gardeck Jersey Lions setting up to absorb opposition pre sure and pounce on the counter. They have had le s po se sion of the ball than their opponents in all five games to date and had just 27 per cent of it in their 1-0 win over Portugal last time out.Ther transition from defence to attack is helped immensely by the presence of PSG fullback , whose speed can create all sorts of headaches for opposition teams.A historic pride of Atlas Lions | FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) Ya sine BounouMorocco's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, Bounou has proven a hard man to beat in Qatar.The 31-year-old has conceded just one goal acro s his four matches at the World Cup and that was an unfortunate own goal against Canada.Also known as Bono, the Sevilla shot-stopper has proven to be a crucial final layer for this defiant Moroccan team.If he can keep out the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud in their semifinal, the Golden Glove will surely be his.Sofyan AmrabatDespite Moroccos' general lack of po se sion at the 2022 World Cup, midfielder Amrabat has managed to shine with and without the ball.Whether he's breaking up attacks or pushing his team forward with a smart pa s, the 26-year-old is turning plenty of heads in Qatar.Currently playing club football in Serie A with Fiorentina, Amrabat will no doubt be the centre of transfer interest come January and has arguably been Morocco's J J Watt T Shirts most consistent player this year.He will need to marshal the midfield strongly if Morocco are to keep France largely at bay.You sef En-NesyriMorocco's top goal scorer at the World Cup so far, En-Nesyri has delivered when it's mattered most for his team.His winning goal last time out against Portugal was an impre sive, leaping header that even Cristiano Ronaldo would have been jealous of.The 25-year-old has scored six goals for his nation in 2022 and France will need to be particularly wary of his aerial threat.There was no stopping that from You sef En-Nesyri with FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) (4-3-3, right to left):1. Bono (GK) 2. Hakimi, 18. Yamiq, 5. Aguerd, Patrick Peterson T Shirts 25. A. Allah 8. Ounahi, 4. Amrabat, 15. Amallah 7. Ziyech, 19. En-Nesyri, 17. BoufalAfter leaving the pitch in tears against Portugal with a hamstring injury, Romain Sai s is unlikely to feature andRegragui will be hoping West Ham centre-backNayef Aguerdcan replace him after he mi sed Morocco's last match with a thigh injury.ForwardWalid Cheddira is suspended for the semifinal after picking up two yellow cards against Portugal but had been used sparingly as a substitute. These two nations have quite a history but haven't faced off since 2007 when they drew 2-2 in a friendly.France have Rashard Lawrence Jersey generally dominated this fixture but Morocco have rarely been blown off the park.DateResultCompetitionFeb 5, 1988France 2 Morocco 1FriendlyMay 29, 1998Morocco 2 France 2(pens 5-6)King Ha san IITournamentJan 20, 1999France 1 Morocco 0FriendlyJune 6, 2000Morocco 1 France 5FriendlyNov 16, 2007France 2 Morocco 2Friendly PositionPlayerClubAgeCaps*GoalkeeperYa sine BounouSevilla (SPA)3145GoalkeeperMunirAl Wehda (KSA)3343GoalkeeperAhmed Reda TagnaoutiWydad (MOR)263DefenderAchraf HakimiPSG (FRA)2453DefenderNou sair MazraouiBayern Munich (GER)2414DefenderRomainSai sBesiktas (TUR)3265DefenderNayef AguerdWest Ham (ENG)2621DefenderAchraf DariBrest (FRA)234DefenderJawadEl-YamiqValladolid (SPA)3011DefenderYahiAttain-AllalWydad (MOR)271DefenderBadr BenounQatar SC (QAT)293MidfielderSofyan AmrabatFiorentina (ITA)2638MidfielderSelimRamallahStandard Liege (BEL)2523MidfielderAbdelhamid SabiriSampdoria (ITA)252MidfielderAzzedine OunahiAngers (FRA)229MidfielderBilel El Khanou sGenk (BEL)180MidfielderYahya JabraneWydad (MOR)314ForwardHakim ZiyechChelsea (ENG)2442ForwardYou sef En-NesyriSevilla (SPA)2549ForwardSofiane BoufalAngers (FRA)2931ForwardZaharia AboukhlalToulouse (FRA)2212ForwardEZ AbdeOsasuna (SPA)201ForwardAna s ZarouryBurnley (ENG)220ForwardIlias ChairQPR (ENG)2510ForwardAbderrazak HamdallahAl Ittihad (KSA)3117ForwardWalid CheddiraBari (ITA)242