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France defeats Morocco 2-0 to advance to World Cup semifinals

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

France defeats Morocco 2-0 to advance to World Cup semifinals
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France secured a place in the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco on July 9. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 60th minute, adding to his tournament tally. Despite a missed penalty earlier, France dominated much of the second half. Their strong defensive record includes having conceded only two goals throughout the tournament. France will look to continue their momentum as they aim for a third consecutive final appearance.

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  • •Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament.
  • •France has not conceded a goal in the knockout stage.
  • •Match held on July 9 in Foxborough, MA.
  • •Morocco was without key striker Ismail Saibari.
  • •France will face their next opponent in the semifinals.
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  • 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — France shows no signs of slowing down in World Cup quarterfinal win vs Morocco
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Combine talent and passion for representing their country, and it's no wonder why France is steamrolling toward another World Cup final.

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