France have become the first nation to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday.
After missing an early opportunity in the first half, Kylian Mbappe returned after the break to put Les Bleus ahead, giving the former champions the breakthrough they had been searching for.
Ousmane Dembele then sealed the win with his fifth goal of the tournament, ending Morocco’s remarkable World Cup journey and confirming France’s place among the final four.
The victory also sees Didier Deschamps’ side reach their third consecutive World Cup semi-final, where they will face the winner of Friday’s quarter-final between Spain and Belgium.
