France advances to World Cup 2026 semifinals after defeating Morocco
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Boston on July 9, 2026. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 60th minute, following a missed penalty kick earlier in the 27th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second goal in the 66th minute. With this performance, Mbappé has reached eight goals in the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi for the lead. The victory marks France's fifth consecutive win in the 2026 tournament. France will now face the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium match in the semifinals, scheduled for July 14, 2026. This match featured controversial officiating concerns raised by France regarding the appointment of Argentine referee Facundo Tello.