Emmanuel Macron expected in Qatar for the semi-final match between Morocco and France

Emmanuel Macron will travel to Qatar on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, for the World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco at 8:00 p.m., confirmed Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra on radio franceinfo this Sunday, December 11, 2022.

“I will return with the president on Wednesday, the details of the trip are still to be arranged, he had made this commitment and he will keep it, he will keep it happily,” said Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who witnessed the Blues 2-1 quarterfinal victory over the English on Saturday night.

“He was in line with the French team yesterday (Saturday), attentive to every second; he will be an asset to us in this next step,” she added.

Before the World Cup began, the French president announced his intention to attend the semi-final or final if the Blues qualified, a commitment that has sparked controversy due to criticism of migrant workers living conditions, the environmental impact of air-conditioned stadiums, and the place of women and minorities in Qatar.

“Best wishes to the Blues! The entire country is behind you, we will see this through together. We congratulate the Moroccans on their historic victory. See you in the semi-finals! “, greeted the head of state on Twitter on Saturday evening.