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France advances to semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:21 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

France advances to semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0

Summary

France secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Morocco 2-0 at Boston Stadium on July 10. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele provided the goals that propelled France forward. The tournament, now in the quarterfinals, has seen notable performances from underdog teams and standout speed from various players. Mbappe stands out with the fastest recorded speed of 37.6 km/h during the match. France will face Spain in the semifinals on July 12 in Dallas.

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By the Numbers

•Mbappe scored his eighth goal at the tournament against Morocco.
•Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in another quarterfinal match.
•The tournament features a mix of established stars and surprising underdogs.
•Norway and England are set to compete on July 11.
•The semifinals are scheduled for July 12.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in its decisive phase, with the tournament well into the quarterfinals. On Thursday, France became the first semifinalist, defeating Morocco, 2-0, at Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele notched the goals for France.…
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