Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFrance secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston, progressing to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored in the second half, with Mbappe also missing a first-half penalty. Mbappe's goal was his eighth of the tournament, drawing him level with Lionel Messi in the scoring charts. Morocco were eliminated by France for the second consecutive World Cup, having also been knocked out by them in 2022. France will now to go to play the winner of Spain v Belgium in the semi-finals – that game takes place this evening.In fullFrance v Morocco LIVE: Mbappe inspires World Cup favourites into semi-finalsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Morocco will look to upset the odds when they take on a Mbappe-inspired France.

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France booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory on Thursday over Morocco, overcoming an early penalty miss to break down the resilient Atlas Lions. Kylian Mbappé's…

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Captain Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal, putting him level with Lionel Messi in the goalscoring charts at this World Cup.

France beat Morocco 2-0 to move into World Cup semi-finals

France were too good for Morocco as they cruised into the semi-finals in North America

French striker draws level with Lionel Messi on eight goals leading Les Bleus to comfortable quarterfinal win

France secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored for France.

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on target as France surged past Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the World Cup semifinals on Thursday. Mbappe...

Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup…

The forward scored his eighth goal at the tournament, moving him level again with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.

France is the first team to punch its ticket to the 2026 World Cup semifinals.

Mbappe and Dembele were on the scoresheet as France stormed past Morocco to reach yet another World Cup semi-final under Deschamps

France secured a 2-0 victory against Morocco in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final, with Kylian Mbappe redeeming his early penalty miss by scoring a decisive goal.

Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals to settle a tense quarter-final, bringing an end to Morocco's remarkable campaign in North America.

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco, advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.