France advances to World Cup semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a clinical finish that marked his eighth goal of the tournament, underscoring his pivotal role in Les Bleus' campaign.
Earlier, a penalty awarded to France in the 28th minute was brilliantly saved by Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, a moment that could have shifted momentum but instead fueled the French side’s resolve.
Six minutes later, Ousmane Dembele capitalised on the renewed vigor, slipping a low strike past the defence to double the lead, a goal that highlighted the depth of France’s attacking options.
With the victory, France now prepares for a semi‑final showdown against whichever side emerges from the other quarter‑final, with Spain or Belgium awaiting their fate.
Kylian Mbappe’s tally of 20 goals in World Cup finals places him level with Lionel Messi at the summit of the tournament’s scoring charts, a milestone that highlights his extraordinary impact on the global stage.
Beyond personal milestones, the win marks France’s pursuit of a third consecutive World Cup final, a feat that would cement their recent dominance in the competition.