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Enner Valencia starts for Ecuador after overcoming a knee problem as his team battle Senegal on Tuesday for a World Cup last 16 place. If the South Americans avoid defeat they will reach the next round, while Aliou Cisse's side, shorn of injured Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane, are certain to progress if they triumph. FRANCE 24's Sports Journalist Selina Sykes reports from Doha.
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.
After their historic win against Portugal, Morocco’s Atlas Lions today carry the hopes of an entire continent that dream to see them win this Cup. Here’s some of the latest analysis by African sports journalists who have been following the Atlas Lions throughout their sensational rise.
"Let's bring on France", "Jude Bellingham could take on Kylian Mbappé" say England fans leaving Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium after a 3-0 win over Senegal. The Three Lions will face reigning world champions France in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The African champions Senegal qualified for the round of16 in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Senegal face England in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday.