France claims semi-final berth after beating Morocco 2-0
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
France advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup, defeating Morocco 2-0 on July 9, 2026, in Boston. Kylian Mbappe provided a standout performance despite missing a penalty earlier in the match, scoring a goal and assisting Ousmane Dembele's strike. Morocco struggled offensively, particularly without the injured Ismael Saibari, and exits the tournament in the quarter-finals. France will face either Spain or Belgium next.
- •Match took place in Boston with an attendance of 63,811.
- •Mbappe missed an early penalty but scored in the 60th minute.
- •Dembele scored France's second goal six minutes later.
- •Morocco's attack faltered without key player Ismael Saibari.
- •France will meet Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals.
"Kylian Mbappe shrugged off a missed penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to clinch their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
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