By Tomiwa Jagunna
France reassure their status as one of the favourites to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals at Gillette Stadium, Boston.
Les Bleus were forced to remain patient against a disciplined Moroccan defence before Kylian Mbappé finally broke the deadlock in the 58th minute. Ousmane Dembélé added the second in the 83rd minute, putting the result beyond doubt and securing France’s place in the last four of the tournament.
Despite France attacking stars delivering on the biggest stage, Morocco refused to abandon the resilience that had defined their campaign. Mbappé’s breakthrough shifted the momentum firmly in France’s favour, and Dembélé’s late finish capped another polished attacking display from Didier Deschamps’ men.
For Morocco, the defeat brought an emotional end to an outstanding World Cup journey as the last remaining African nation bowed out of the competition. France march into the semi-finals with confidence that another World Cup title is within reach.
