France Triumphs Over Morocco to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals

France has triumphed over Morocco with a 2-0 victory, securing their place in the World Cup semi-finals. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were the stars of the match, with Mbappe's performance earning him the Player of the Match title for the third time in the tournament. The French team celebrated their success in the locker room, sharing their joy on social media. As they prepare for their next challenge, France aims to continue their pursuit of the World Cup title. This victory marks the end of Morocco's impressive World Cup journey, leaving fans eager to see who France will face next.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:49 IST

Celebration in the Locker Room

Boston [US], July 10: Following their victory against Morocco, the French team celebrated exuberantly in the locker room, reveling in their achievement of advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.

Kylian Mbappe once again showcased his exceptional talent, leading France to a decisive 2-0 win over Morocco, marking their third consecutive appearance in the World Cup semi-finals.

The France Team shared their joy on social media, stating, "Live from the locker room! Celebrate the victory with the Blues."

Match Highlights

En direct du vestiaire ! Fêtez la victoire avec les Bleus pic.twitter.com/dnTNaanrYS

— Equipe de France (@equipedefrance) July 9, 2026

In another post, the France Team expressed, "Pure joy."

Key Moments of the Game

De la joie à l’état pur. pic.twitter.com/KRO55aLilS

— Equipe de France (@equipedefrance) July 9, 2026

In the second half, both Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored, propelling France into the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup. Mbappe was awarded Player of the Match for the third time in this tournament.

France dominated the first half, creating several chances, but the score remained 0-0 at halftime, with Mbappe missing a penalty.

The first goal came in the 60th minute when Mbappe skillfully curled the ball into the net after a clever assist from Desire Doue, marking his eighth goal of the tournament and tying him with Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot.

Dembele extended the lead in the 66th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box, which Bounou could not stop, marking Dembele's fifth goal of the tournament.

Despite Morocco's relentless efforts until the end, France's experience allowed them to maintain their lead and secure a spot in the semi-finals, concluding Morocco's remarkable World Cup journey.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, France is set to face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals.