India, July 10 -- Two formidable forces, France and Morocco, are set to collide at the Boston Stadium, vying for a place in the World Cup semi-finals. A prime Kylian Mbappe remains the centre of attraction, as expected, after his devastating show in the previous outings. The French captain has been in an enthralling race with former PSG teammate Lionel Messi for the coveted FIFA Golden Boot. An eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi has supposedly won everything football could offer, but this one prize is yet to be added to his decorated cabinet. Mbappe might have lost the title, but claimed the individual honour for becoming the top goal scorer in the World Cup.

Fast-forwarding to the present, having netted seven goals, the Real Madrid fo...