France Secures Spot in World Cup Semi-Finals
In a thrilling match held on July 10, 2026, France triumphed over Morocco with a decisive score of 2-0, marking their third consecutive advancement to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The match, which took place in Foxborough, showcased France’s dominance as they outplayed their opponents in front of an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 63,800 spectators. Despite Morocco's historic achievement as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022, they appeared overwhelmed by the pressure in this quarter-final clash.
Initially, the match was scoreless at halftime, with French superstar Kylian Mbappé missing a penalty kick against Moroccan goalkeeper Bono. However, the tide turned in the second half when Mbappé finally found the back of the net in the 60th minute, giving France a crucial lead. Shortly thereafter, Ousmane Dembélé, a former Borussia Dortmund player, extended the lead to 2-0 in the 66th minute. This victory marks France's sixth win in six matches during this tournament, solidifying their position as one of the leading contenders for the World Cup title.
Mbappé’s remarkable performance has propelled him to a total of 20 career World Cup goals, putting him just one goal behind the legendary Lionel Messi for the all-time record. Looking ahead, France is set to face the winner of the upcoming match between Spain and Belgium, as they continue their quest for football glory on the world stage.
As reported by deutschlandfunk.de.
