France secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in a commanding quarter-final performance.
The reigning European giants controlled much of the contest, with captain Kylian Mbappé once again leading from the front as France demonstrated their attacking quality and defensive discipline.
France opened the scoring in the first half after capitalising on a defensive lapse by Morocco before adding a second goal after the break to put the result beyond doubt.
Despite Morocco’s spirited display and attempts to fight back, they struggled to break through France’s well-organised defence, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan produced crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The victory extends France’s impressive run in the tournament and keeps alive their hopes of lifting another FIFA World Cup title.
France will now face Spain in a highly anticipated semi-final clash as both European heavyweights battle for a place in the final.
Morocco bow out of the competition with their heads held high after another commendable World Cup campaign, having once again showcased the growing strength of African football on the global stage.
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