Thursday, July 9, 2026 – 24 Muharram 1448

France beat Morocco 2-0 to soar into semi-finals (Photos)

Thursday, July 9, 2026 – 24 Muharram 1448

France advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Morocco. The French side controlled much of the game. Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty, saved by Yassine Bounou, but opened the scoring in the 60th minute. Ousmane Dembele later added a second, setting up a clash with the winner of Spain vs Belgium.

A French fan reacts in the stands during the match against Morocco (AFP)

Kylian Mbappe under pressure from Issa Diop and Neil El Aynaoui (AP)

Morocco fans cheer before the match against France (EPA)

Morocco fans watch the match against France from the Mervart theater in Amsterdam (EPA)

A French fan before the match against Morocco (EPA)

France fans cheer before the match against Morocco (EPA)

France fans before the match against Morocco (EPA)

Morocco fans on their way to the stadium before the match against France (EPA)

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring France's first goal (Reuters)

Kylian Mbappe scores France's first goal past Yassine Bounou (Reuters)

Kylian Mbappe scores France's first goal against Morocco (AFP)

Desire Doue laments after the goalkeeper saves his shot (Reuters)

A Moroccan female fan watches the match in Queens, New York City (Reuters)

Michael Olise controls the ball in front of Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui (AFP)

Chamseddine Talbi tries to control the ball under pressure from Dayot Upamecano (AFP)

Kylian Mbappe interacts on the field during the match against Morocco (DPA)

Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou catches the ball during the match against France (AFP)

Blaise Matuidi, Youri Djorkaeff, and Arsene Wenger with guests in the stands before the match (Reuters)

Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Desire Doue after scoring the opening goal for France (AP)

Kylian Mbappe celebrates with his teammates after scoring France's first goal (EPA)

Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring France's second goal against Morocco (AFP)

France players celebrate after scoring the second goal against Morocco (EPA)

Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring France's second goal (AP)

Kylian Mbappe leaves the pitch with the medical staff after being substituted (AFP)