France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 9, 2026, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to secure a spot in the World Cup semifinals. The match, played at Gillette Stadium, saw France dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a powerful strike from outside the box. Antoine Griezmann doubled the lead in the 67th minute, finishing a cross from Ousmane Dembélé. Morocco struggled to mount a comeback, managing only two shots on target.
France will face Argentina in the semifinals on July 14, 2026, in New York City. Morocco, making their first World Cup quarterfinal appearance, exit the tournament with a strong defensive record, having conceded only three goals in five matches.
