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Didier Deschamps guides France to semi-finals of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:19 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Didier Deschamps guides France to semi-finals of World Cup

Summary

Didier Deschamps led France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on July 10, achieving a place in the semi-finals. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele secured the win in Boston. This marks France's third consecutive semi-final appearance, affirming their position as a powerhouse in international football. Deschamps reflects on his team's journey under his leadership, aiming for a second World Cup title as a coach in his final tournament. The semi-final match against the winner of Spain and Belgium is set for next Tuesday in Dallas.

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By the Numbers

•France defeats Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
•Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals.
•This is Deschamps' 25th World Cup match as coach, tying a record.
•France aims for its second World Cup title under Deschamps.
•Next match will be against the winner of Spain vs. Belgium.

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8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Deschamps leads France to familiar territory in final World Cup

What they're saying

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Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than ever at this World Cup having led the favourites into the semi-finals.After losing the Euro 2016 final as hosts to Portugal, Deschamps brought in a teenage Mbappe and France won the World Cup in Russia in 2018.
— Yahoo Sports

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