By Sally Romeo 
France has punched its ticket to the World Cup final for the fourth time in its history, after defeating Morocco in a hard-fought match. The defending champions were able to secure the victory thanks to a dominant performance from star forward Kylian Mbappe, who scored two goals to lead his team to victory.
The match was a highly anticipated one, with both teams knowing that a win would secure their place in the final. Morocco came out strong in the early stages of the game, with their attacking players causing problems for the French defense. But as the first half wore on, France began to assert its dominance, with Mbappe leading the charge.
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The 19-year-old forward was a constant threat throughout the match, using his speed and skill to terrorize the Moroccan defense. His first goal came in the 33rd minute, when he expertly controlled a cross from Antoine Griezmann and smashed the ball into the back of the net.
Morocco continued to push forward in search of an equalizer, but the French defense held strong. And in the dying moments of the match, Mbappe sealed the victory for France with a clinical finish that left the Moroccan goalkeeper with no chance.
The win was a historic one for France, who becomes the first team to reach four World Cup finals. They will now face the winner of the other semi-final between Belgium and England, with the final set to take place next week.
As for Morocco, their dream of reaching the World Cup final for the first time in their history will have to wait. But they can hold their heads high after a valiant effort against the defending champions.