France has secured a remarkable victory against Morocco, winning 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup and thus advancing to the semifinals. This achievement has garnered substantial acclaim in international media, particularly highlighting the performances of star players Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The French sports daily _L'Équipe_ exuberantly declared that the team is “unstoppable,” while _Le Parisien_ has already set its sights on the World Cup trophy, noting that the team must triumph in two more matches, which will be the most significant of their football careers. In contrast, _Le Figaro_ commented on the match, stating that France had to exhibit patience against Morocco, waiting until the hour mark for the dynamic duo of Mbappé and Dembélé to break the deadlock.
Across the Atlantic, American sports media is equally captivated by the French offensive stars. _The Athletic_ reported, “Mbappé shines, France beats Morocco to reach the World Cup semifinals,” raising the question, “Can anyone actually stop them?” In England, _The Telegraph_ described the victory as “untroubled,” remarking that the French team advanced to the semifinals with an air of ease, with little of the tension, pressure, or thrill that usually accompanies a World Cup quarterfinal. The game seemed to resemble a mere group stage match, a task that needed to be completed.
The Unstoppable Force of Mbappé
The _Guardian_ has turned its focus to the changes in the World Cup scoring leaderboard, noting that Kylian Mbappé is now leading the race for the Golden Boot, achieving this feat through his assists while having played one more match than his closest competitors, including Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane. Meanwhile, the _Daily Mail_ praised Mbappé as “unstoppable,” asserting that when he steps onto the pitch during a World Cup match, one can almost bet on him finding the back of the net, a prediction that has nearly always held true in this tournament.
In Spain, headlines are similarly fixated on Mbappé, with the sports newspaper _Marca_ stating, “Mbappé breaks the unbreakable Bounou.” _AS_ not only highlights the striker but also praises national coach Didier Deschamps for not disappointing in his third World Cup appearance, ensuring his team reaches at least the semifinals once again. The publication acknowledges Mbappé’s pivotal role in dismantling Morocco’s resistance, a team that had not performed up to expectations in previous matches. _Mundo Deportivo_ is effusive in its admiration, describing Mbappé as a genius, a born scorer, and a player who consistently rises to the occasion when his national team needs him the most.
The response from Italy and Switzerland has been equally enthusiastic. _Gazzetta dello Sport_ declared, “France is from another planet: Mbappé and Dembélé eliminate Morocco from the tournament.” The Swiss newspaper _Blick_ noted that Mbappé made up for a missed penalty and is now closing in on Messi. Meanwhile, the Austrian _Krone_ positions France as the top favorite for the title, pointing out that while many considered Morocco a dark horse, they failed to impress in the quarterfinal showdown, confirming that the path to the trophy this year leads through the French side.
As reported by zeit.de.
