Florian Thauvin played a crucial role in securing France’s place in the U20 World Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Ghana. Thauvin, who has been the subject of interest from Olympique de Marseille, scored both goals for France, making it a historic achievement in French football as they reach the U20 World Cup final for the first time.
The first half saw a controlled performance from France, with Thauvin’s goal providing them with a lead at halftime. However, Ghana quickly responded, as Ebenezer Assifuah leveled the score just two minutes into the second half. The Black Satellites dominated the game afterward, creating several scoring opportunities against goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
Despite Ghana’s efforts, Thauvin once again found the net for France, scoring the decisive goal in the second half. The final score ended 2-1 in favor of France, securing their place in the U20 World Cup final. Ghana will now compete for third place in the tournament.
The other semi-final will feature Uruguay against Iraq as the remaining teams vie for a spot in the U20 World Cup final.
