Mbappe and Dembele Goals Lead France to 2026 World Cup Semifinals

France has secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in their quarterfinal clash in Boston. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé were the goalscorers for the French team, both finding the net in the second half. This victory makes France the first team to advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium.

The match began with France applying early pressure. Mbappé had a shot saved by Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou in the third minute, and Bounou later denied Dayot Upamecano's header from a corner. France was awarded a penalty in the 25th minute when Mbappé was fouled in the box, but his weak shot was saved by Bounou. Despite continued pressure, France could not score before halftime, with a shot from Desire Doue and a header from Lucas Digne hitting the woodwork.

In the second half, France maintained its attacking intensity. After another chance for Doue was saved by Bounou, Mbappé finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute. He scored with a precise shot from inside the penalty area that found the corner of Morocco's goal. Six minutes later, Dembélé doubled France's lead with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

Morocco attempted to fight back in the remaining minutes, with Azzedine Ounahi having their best chance in the 82nd minute, but his shot was saved by French goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Despite their efforts, Morocco could not find the back of the net, ending their World Cup campaign.