In a World Cup quarterfinal match on December 14, 2022, at Al Bayt Stadium, France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the semifinals. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé secured the victory for the defending champions.
The match was part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. France took an early lead when Mbappé scored in the 5th minute, followed by Dembélé's goal in the 36th minute. Morocco, the first African team to reach the quarterfinals, fought hard but could not overcome the French defense.
France's win set up a semifinal clash against Argentina, which they lost 3-0 on December 18, 2022. The French team's performance in the tournament was marked by strong teamwork and individual brilliance from players like Mbappé and Dembélé.
