France Beat Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup Semifinals
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scoring. France will face Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.
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France advanced to the FIFA World Cup semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0 in a quarterfinal clash in Boston. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 60th minute, followed by Ousmane Dembele’s goal six minutes later, securing a decisive victory for Les Bleus.
Mbappe’s goal marked his eighth of the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi as joint top scorers, according to SABC News. Earlier in the match, Mbappe had a penalty saved by Morocco’s goalkeeper Bono after a prolonged delay before the kick was taken, BBC Sport reported.
Despite the missed opportunity, Mbappe recovered to break the deadlock, showcasing his resilience. Dembele’s finish extended France’s lead, sealing their place in the final four. Morocco, described by SABC News as a confident and gifted side, offered resistance but could not overcome France’s clinical attack.
France’s win sets up a semifinal showdown against either Spain or Belgium. 'Absolute perfection!' BBC Sport captioned Mbappe’s opener, highlighting the pivotal moment in the match. The victory underscores France’s credentials as serious contenders for the title.