France advances to World Cup semi-finals with win over Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
France secured a spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory against Morocco on July 10 in Boston. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring shortly after a penalty save, followed by a goal from Ousmane Dembele six minutes later. This win extends France's impressive tournament record, making them favorites to contend for the title. With eight goals, Mbappe is now tied for the tournament's top scorer, while Dembele's fifth goal elevates France as a potent attacking team with multiple threats. They await the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium match in the next round.
- •France wins 2-0 against Morocco in quarter-finals.
- •Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele secure the victory.
- •Mbappe now has eight goals in the tournament.
- •France is the first team to reach the semi-finals.
- •They will face the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium match.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Ominous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
- 12:43 AMBBC Sport — Ominous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
"World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
"World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 12:43 AMOminous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 12:43 AMOminous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
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