France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final, moving into the semi-finals with a disciplined performance that kept the North Africans at bay.
Mbappe's Redemption
Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier missed a penalty, made amends with a superb finish in the 60th minute, his eighth goal of the tournament that placed him joint top of the scoring charts and tied Hugo Lloris' record for most World Cup appearances by a French player.
Ousmane Dembele added the second goal with a crisp strike, his fifth of the competition, while France continued their run of clean sheets in every knockout encounter, denying Morocco any shot on target until the 84th minute.
Coach Didier Deschamps praised the squad's collective effort, highlighting their steady progression through the bracket and expressing confidence ahead of the upcoming semi-final.