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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 claims semi-final berth after beating Morocco 2-0

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

What they're saying

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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.
— Sky Sports

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