France reach World Cup semi-finals, showing potential to be Les Bleus' greatest team

France has cemented its status as a dominant force in the current World Cup, advancing to the semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morocco. This win positions them as strong favorites to clinch the title, potentially creating "Les Bleus' greatest" team.

Didier Deschamps, in his final tournament as manager, has cultivated a squad that former midfielder Patrick Vieira described as "maybe one of the best" due to its exceptional attacking talent. Vieira, a veteran of the 1998 World Cup-winning team, believes this generation is on the "verge of greatness."

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We're talking about a generation of players and when you look at the squad and the attacking players, it is maybe one of the best, because you have so many players - it is so unbelievable.

The French team's offensive prowess was on full display against Morocco, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scoring within a six-minute span in the second half. These goals brought France's tournament total to 15 and 16, respectively, surpassing all other teams. Mbappe's strike was his eighth of the competition, placing him level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, while Dembele added to his tally with five goals.

Former Scotland striker Pat Nevin lauded France as the "best, most skilful, most dangerous attacking team in the tournament," highlighting their multiple threats. The team's consistent performance, including reaching the finals of the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2016, and their current form, suggests they are a formidable opponent for any remaining contender.

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France are the best, most skilful, most dangerous attacking team in the tournament. They have more than one [threat]. They have two, three, four that are capable.