Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has pledged to beat Kylian Mbappe when Morocco face France in the 2022 World Cup semis.
The two teams will battle in the last four on Wednesday with a place in the final up for grabs.
Mbappe said ahead of the game: “From the stadium Education City (40,000 spectators), it’s great, I hope to play against Morocco in the World Cup.”
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He added, “We will play against Morocco, where I have to destroy my friend,” to which Hakimi replied: “I will beat you.”
Mbappe smiled, then commented: “This will break my heart, but this is football… I have to kill him.”
Morocco will be the first African side to reach the World Cup final if they beat France.