Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele fired France into the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a clinical 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday evening. The victory at the Boston Stadium makes France the first nation to secure a spot in the final four of the tournament.
Morocco fought hard, but they were simply outclassed in the second half. France controlled the tempo, waited for their moment, and then struck twice to kill the dream for the African representatives. Wamma! The French are looking unstoppable.
How did France beat Morocco in the World Cup?
The first half was a tight affair, but the second half belonged entirely to Les Bleus. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring with a goal that silenced the Moroccan supporters. He has been a menace throughout this competition, and this goal proved why he is the man for the big occasion.
Ousmane Dembele then added the second to put the game beyond doubt. The coordination between the two was seamless. Morocco tried to react, but France's defence was a brick wall. They played a disciplined game and didn't give the Atlas Lions a sniff once the lead was established.
It was a ruthless display of efficiency. France didn't need many chances to seal the deal. Morocco's exit is a blow for African football, but France's dominance was just too much to handle. The man is cooking!
France's path to the 2026 World Cup semi-final
By winning this first quarter-final duel, France has set the pace for the rest of the field. They are now waiting to see who will join them in the semi-finals. For Morocco, it is a heartbreaking end to a spirited run, but they leave the Boston Stadium with their heads held high after pushing the world giants.
Who scored in the France vs Morocco match?
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele both scored in the second half to secure the 2-0 victory for France.
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