France defeats Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals

France secured a 2-0 victory against Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, advancing to the semi-finals. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 60th minute, bringing his tournament tally to eight goals, and Ousmane Dembélé extended the lead in the 66th minute. Earlier in the first half, Mbappé missed a penalty kick saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Bono. The match was notable for FIFA's decision to appoint an all-Argentine officiating team led by referee Facundo Tello, which drew criticism and public debate in France. Despite concerns regarding the refereeing panel and Moroccan injury setbacks, such as the absence of Saibari, the match proceeded as scheduled. France successfully maintained control throughout the game, limiting Morocco's opportunities. FIFA maintained that the selection process for the officials followed standard procedures.