France advances to World Cup semifinals after 2-0 win over Morocco

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

France advances to World Cup semifinals after 2-0 win over Morocco
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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals held at Boston Stadium on July 10. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a goal on the hour mark, while Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead shortly after. This match came amid controversial events surrounding the tournament, with recent criticisms directed towards FIFA and varying officiating decisions. The win provides France with an opportunity to compete in the semifinals, renewing positive sentiments among fans following a difficult week of competition.

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  • France controls the match against Morocco for 90 minutes
  • Mbappé scores his eighth tournament goal
  • Dembélé adds a second goal shortly after
  • Match follows a week of controversy in the tournament
  • Support for both teams evident among fans at Boston Stadium
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  • 9:45 AMYahoo SportsThe World Cup Vibes Had Gone Down, Down, Down. Then Came a Knockout I Almost Couldn’t Handle.
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My family is French—and Moroccan. Yes, I almost just lost my mind.

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