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France defeats Morocco 2-0 in World Cup quarter-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

France defeats Morocco 2-0 in World Cup quarter-final

Summary

France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played in Boston on July 10. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the second half, followed by a goal from Ousmane Dembélé just six minutes later. Morocco struggled to mount a significant challenge throughout the match, with injuries affecting their performance. Following this win, France progresses to its third consecutive World Cup semi-final. Adrien Rabiot expressed confidence in the team's performance, stating, 'We didn't have to worry a lot about this team.'

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappé scores the opener in the second half.
•Ousmane Dembélé doubles the lead shortly after.
•Morocco faced injuries that impacted their play.
•France advances to the semi-finals of the tournament.
•Match took place in Boston.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — France’s Adrien Rabiot on Morocco: ‘We didn’t have to worry a lot about this team.’

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It is fair to say that Adrien Rabiot was confident heading into France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday. These two sides met in the 2022 edition of the World Cup at t...
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