France secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in their quarter-final clash at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday.

According to AFP, as published by Channels Television, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored second-half goals to end Morocco’s impressive World Cup run and keep France’s hopes of winning a third world title alive.

Mbappe broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a superb curling strike after earlier seeing his first-half penalty saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

The France captain, who now has eight goals at the tournament, later turned provider, setting up Dembele to double Les Bleus’ advantage in the 66th minute with a composed finish.

The victory sends Didier Deschamps’ side into the last four, where they will face either Spain or Belgium in Dallas next Tuesday.

France, champions in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, are aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final in what is expected to be Deschamps’ final tournament in charge.

Mbappe continued his remarkable World Cup scoring record, taking his tally to 20 goals in 20 appearances at the tournament. His international total also rose to 64 goals in 104 matches for France.

Despite enjoying strong support inside the stadium, Morocco struggled to create clear-cut chances, missing the attacking threat of injured forward Ismael Saibari. However, the Atlas Lions exit the tournament after another impressive World Cup campaign and will now turn their attention to co-hosting the 2030 edition alongside Spain and Portugal.

France’s disciplined defensive display earned them a third consecutive clean sheet in the knockout rounds as they advanced comfortably into the semi-finals.