FRANCE booked their place in the semi-finals with a convincing 2-0 win over MOROCCO at Boston Stadium, Foxborough on 10 July 2026. Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a composed strike from open play, before Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead just six minutes later. Despite Morocco enjoying slightly more possession, France’s sharp finishing and disciplined defence proved decisive.
The match carried echoes of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final. Back then, Morocco’s fairytale run ended with a loss to Croatia in the third-place play-off. This time, their spirited effort was undone by France’s relentless attack and Hugo Lloris’s calm presence in goal, needing only two saves all night. Morocco managed five shots, but only one truly tested the French keeper, while France’s 22 attempts showed their dominance. Morocco’s goalkeeper pulled off seven saves, preventing the scoreline from rising further.
France’s victory also reminded fans of their dramatic 2022 final against Argentina, which ended 3-3 after extra time before Argentina triumphed 4-2 on penalties. That heartbreak still lingers, but performances like this underline France’s hunger to reclaim the trophy.
With a 4-2-3-1 formation, France’s win was both a repeat of history and a statement of intent. Morocco, using the same 4-2-3-1 setup, fought bravely, but France’s quality ensured they marched on with confidence.
France now await the winner of the Spain vs Belgium quarter-final.
~ KV NEWS
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