France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the first quarter-final at Boston Stadium. The defending champions delivered another confident performance to continue their impressive run in the tournament.
Captain Kylian Mbappé led France from the front. His team controlled possession for most of the match and created several dangerous chances. Morocco worked hard in defence but struggled to stop the French attack for long periods.
France received a penalty during the first half after Mbappé was fouled inside the penalty area. The French captain stepped up to take the spot-kick, but the Moroccan goalkeeper produced an important save. Despite France’s attacking pressure, neither side managed to score before the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern. France continued to attack with confidence and looked more dangerous in the final third. Their persistence finally produced the breakthrough in the 60th minute. Mbappé found the back of the net to give France a deserved lead.
Only six minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé added a second goal with a composed finish. The quick double gave France full control of the match and placed Morocco under greater pressure.
Morocco tried to respond during the closing stages. The team pushed forward in search of a goal but failed to convert its opportunities. A free-kick in the 82nd minute was comfortably handled by the French goalkeeper. Another late attacking move also ended without success.
France successfully protected its two-goal advantage until the final whistle. The victory secured a place in the semi-finals for the third straight FIFA World Cup, highlighting the team’s consistency on football’s biggest stage.
The match also marked another major milestone for Mbappé. His goal against Morocco took his total to eight goals in the 2026 tournament. He became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score eight goals in two different editions of the competition.
Mbappé had previously scored eight goals during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Reaching the same total again further strengthened his reputation as one of the tournament’s greatest performers.
France will now prepare for the semi-finals with confidence after another disciplined display. The team combined strong defence with clinical finishing to overcome a determined Moroccan side.
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With experienced players and excellent form, France remain one of the strongest contenders to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy. Their latest victory keeps their title hopes alive as they move one step closer to another appearance in the tournament final.
