France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the third consecutive tournament. Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal in the 60th minute, while Ousmane Dembélé added a second six minutes later. Morocco, which reached the semifinals in 2022, struggled to create scoring chances and failed to register a shot on target until the 84th minute.
France dominated possession and created multiple opportunities, including a first-half penalty saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi acknowledged France's superiority but expressed confidence in future competitions. France will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.
The match was a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, where France also defeated Morocco. France is now on track to become only the third nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals, joining Germany and Brazil. Morocco, co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, will look to improve in future tournaments.