World Cup 2026: France advances to semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0

France has secured its place in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, defeating Morocco 2-0 in a quarterfinal match held in Foxborough, United States. Despite facing a resilient Moroccan defense, the French team, considered heavy favorites for the title, managed to break through.

Kylian Mbappé, the French captain, opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a spectacular goal. This came after he had a penalty saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou in the 28th minute. Mbappé's goal was crucial in unlocking a tightly contested match and eased the pressure on the French squad.

Six minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé extended France's lead with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. This second goal effectively sealed the victory for France and ended the promising run of the Atlas Lions, a team that has emerged as a significant force in international football in recent years.

France will now proceed to the semifinals, scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas. They await the winner of the match between Spain and Belgium. The French team, aiming for their third World Cup title, will be looking to maintain their strong performance as they advance in the tournament.