Qatar 2022: Watch Mbappe & Hakimi Share Warm Hug Before Semifinal Showdown

Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi's bromance transcends beyond sporting rivalry as the duo put aside the seriousness of their semifinal clash to share a warm embrace.

The second semifinal of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup put the Paris Saint-Germain teammates on a collision course for a spot in the Grand Finale.

At par with Argentina's Lionel Messi, Mbappe has been the best player in the tournament, notching five goals and providing two assists in France's bid to defend their world title.

On the other side of the coin, Hakimi has been instrumental in Morocco's giant-killing run to a historic semifinal berth.

The duo, who are best of friends, will battle for supremacy as their nations chase a World Cup final ticket. But before the all-important clash, they shared a wholesome moment together in the dugout just before the game.

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In a video shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, Hakimi and Mbappe shared a heartwarming hug just while in the tunnel.

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Football is a sport that sometimes puts friends against friends and even brothers against each other.

The semi-final game between France and Morocco is one of those. PSG teammates Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi will face each other. Mbappe will come off the left wing for France and face Hakimi who plays right full back for Morocco.

As it was ahead of the France vs England game, the duel between Mbappe and the opposing right full-back is hugely anticipated, even from both players as they have tweeted at each other.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Kylian Mbappe proved that as much as he's a great footballer, he's a great human as well.

The French attacker was spotted rushing off the pitch during France's warm-up session to check on a fan in the crowd.

The French supporter appeared to be in a lot of pain and was being attended to by fans around him.