France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semifinal

France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium to advance to the World Cup semifinals.

France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semifinal

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium to advance to the World Cup semifinals. The match was a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, which France won 2-0.

France opened the scoring in the 25th minute through Kylian Mbappé, who converted a penalty after a handball in the box. Morocco pushed for an equalizer but were denied by French goalkeeper Mike Maignan. In the 78th minute, Antoine Griezmann doubled the lead with a header from a corner kick.

Morocco had several chances, including a shot that hit the crossbar in the 65th minute, but could not find the net. France will face Germany in the semifinals on July 14.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did France beat Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal?

The match took place on July 10, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Who scored for France in the 2-0 win over Morocco?

Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty in the 25th minute, and Antoine Griezmann scored a header in the 78th minute.

Who will France play in the semifinals?

France will face Germany in the semifinals on July 14, 2026.

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