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France will play the runners-up from Group C, while Australia will face the winners.
Longtime adversaries the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home. The contest between the two nations that severed ties over 40 years ago will be held with increased security to prevent a flare-up of tensions over the unrest that has gripped Iran since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said his team are expected to reach the World Cup knockout stages due to their status as African champions but his players are adapting to the pressure well. Senegal need to beat Ecuador in their final Group A game on Tuesday to qualify for the last 16. FRANCE 24's Samuel Bradpiece reports from Dakar, Senegal.
France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday. Holders France stayed on course to become the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani at Al Bayt Stadium.
Moroccan women came out in number to celebrate their team’s victory in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. Earlier in the day, their presence was felt in cafes, restaurants and in the fan zones around the country. A public more feminine than ever seen before in Morocco, as FRANCE 24’s Sophie Lamotte reports.
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