France Advances to World Cup Semi-Finals with Mbappe and Dembele's Goals

In a thrilling quarter-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, France triumphed over Morocco with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Mbappe's performance not only secured France's place in the semi-finals but also brought him closer to breaking Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goal record. With this victory, France aims for another title as they prepare to face either Spain or Belgium next. Read on for a detailed recap of the match highlights and Mbappe's remarkable achievements.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:23 IST

France Triumphs Over Morocco in Quarter-Final

In an exhilarating quarter-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Boston, France's captain Kylian Mbappe showcased his exceptional talent by scoring the first goal against Morocco. Ousmane Dembele followed suit, securing a second goal that propelled France into the semi-finals.

Mbappe Achieves Milestone

This match marked a significant achievement for Mbappe, who now has a total of 20 goals in FIFA World Cup history, spanning the 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments. He is just one goal shy of Lionel Messi's record of 21. With this being his eighth goal in the current tournament, he shares the lead in the Golden Boot race with Messi. Additionally, Mbappe has become the first player in French football history to be involved in 100 international goals, comprising 64 goals and 36 assists for the national team.

Match Highlights

This victory marks France's third consecutive appearance in the World Cup semi-finals. The team gradually took control of the match, creating more opportunities before halftime. Although Mbappe had a chance to score earlier and missed a penalty, the score remained tied at the break.

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