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'African team' France must win World Cup to save us from noise pollution - Ronaldo fans fear Argentina glory

France defeated Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set a date with Argentina in this edition of the Fifa World Cup final.

The South Americans advanced after emerging 3-0 victors against Croatia in the first semi-final on Tuesday, giving Lionel Messi a chance to win his maiden World Cup title.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Morocco after falling by a solitary goal, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo might retire without tasting a World Cup triumph.

A section of football lovers from the continent feels the French team should win it since the majority of their players' roots are from Africa.

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