France defeats Morocco 2-0 to advance to World Cup semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:19 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — France shows no signs of slowing down in World Cup quarterfinal win vs Morocco
"Combine talent and passion for representing their country, and it's no wonder why France is steamrolling toward another World Cup final.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Boxing•Jul 10, 2026, 9:23 PM‘I don’t favor him’: Sebastian Fundora talks Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu and more
Boxing•Jul 10, 2026, 9:21 PMColin Ackermann 69 gives Durham knockout lifeline- Boxing•Jul 10, 2026, 8:08 PMFloyd Mayweather vs. Mike Tyson targeting new date, promoter seeks expedited hearing amid Mayweather court drama
Boxing•Jul 10, 2026, 12:43 PMAfter landing Shakur Stevenson, Zuffa Boxing faces...
Boxing•Jul 10, 2026, 12:43 PMReal or not: Will Mayweather, Pacquiao and 'Tank' ...- Boxing•Jul 10, 2026, 9:45 AMThe World Cup Vibes Had Gone Down, Down, Down. Then Came a Knockout I Almost Couldn’t Handle.
