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France Dominates Morocco 2-0 in World Cup Quarterfinal
10 Jul
Summary
- France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
- Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament.
- Ousmane Dembele doubled France's lead with a powerful strike.
France continued their quest for a consecutive World Cup final appearance, securing a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on July 9th. Kylian Mbappe broke the deadlock just after the hour mark with his eighth goal of the tournament, making him the first player to score at least 8 goals in two separate World Cup editions.
Ousmane Dembele extended France's lead minutes later, capitalizing on a well-executed team move with a curling shot. Despite a dominant first half with 13 attempts to Morocco's one, France only managed to break the scoreline in the second half.
Morocco tested the French defense late in the game, but France's goalkeeper Mike Maignan made key saves. Kylian Mbappe was substituted in the 77th minute due to a minor ankle injury but was reported to be fine. France now awaits the winner of the Spain versus Belgium match in the semifinals.
