No team has successfully defended its World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Les Bleus will play Morocco in Wednesday’s semifinal.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
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Morocco was just fourth African team to reach World Cup quarterfinals, following Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana, and is first to advance to semifinals.
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The Americans outplayed mighty England, and 0-0 draw gave them another point. They must beat Iran in the World Cup Group B finale Tuesday to advance.