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World Cup showdown! Morocco moms vs French WAGS [photos]

Will it be the European favourites or the African underdogs in their World Cup showdown? Here are Morocco vs France’s top supporters…

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Morocco and France will face off against each other in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final match on Tuesday, 14 December. The winner will take on Argentina in the finals over the weekend. 

But will the European favourites or the African underdogs take home the win?

One thing for sure is their unfailing support system – France has a bevy of beauties in the form of wives and girlfriends. On the opposing team, Morocco’s soccer stars have praised their mothers as their number one supporters.

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THREE MOROCCO MOMS

Following Morocco’s history progression to the World Cup finals, we’ve seen the national team celebrate their momentous victories with their mothers.

Here are three notable moments.

Following Morocco’s notable victory over Portugal last week, star player Sofiane Boufal pulled his mom out from the stadium stands onto the pitch to do a victory dance together.

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When Morocco beat Spain in the Top 16, Achraf Hakimi spotted his mom in the stands and gave her a sweet kiss.

In 2020, a clip of a teary Hakim Ziyech – who will donate 100% of his earnings from team Morocco during the World Cup – went viral. In it, the player’s mother shared an emotional video message expressing her pride in him.

“Do your best, take care, and behave like a gentleman,” she said.

THREE WORLD CUP WAGS FROM FRANCE

Meanwhile, Morocco’s World Cup semi-final contenders: France, will be basking in the support of their significant others – their WAGS.

Here are three…

Ornella – girlfriend of Aurélien Tchouaméni

The Real Madrid player – who scored a goal for France in their match against England – is dating model and entrepreneur Ornella.

The couple was first romantically linked last year.

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Jennifer Giroud – wife of Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud may be France’s top goal scorer at the World Cup, but Jennifer – his wife of 11 years – is clearly the wind beneath his wings.

The US woman and the French footballer share three children together.

Rima Edbouche – wife of Ousmane Dembélé

The Moroccon-born woman is a TikTok personality and has a baby girl with the soccer star.

Rima and Ousmane tied the knot in a beautiful Islamic ceremony in 2021.

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