France oust Morocco to secure Third straight World Cup semi-final spot

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé steered France past a resilient Morocco side and into the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, where they await the winner of the clash between Spain and Belgium.

Last time finalists France marched into their third consecutive World Cup semi-final on Thursday after delivering a clinical 2-0 victory over Morocco at Gillette Stadium.

Following a scoreless first half that featured a saved Kylian Mbappé penalty, the French captain broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a curling strike before setting up Ousmane Dembélé to seal the win.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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