France Beat Morocco 2-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals; Kylian Mbappé Confirms Injury Is Not Serious
Published: 10 July 2026
Category: Sports News | FIFA World Cup 2026
France Advance to the World Cup Semi-Finals
France secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final, booking their place in the semi-finals for the third consecutive World Cup.
Despite missing a first-half penalty, Kylian Mbappé bounced back by scoring the opening goal and assisting Ousmane Dembélé for the second, helping France continue their title challenge.
Match Overview
| Match | France vs Morocco |
|---|---|
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-final |
| Result | France 2-0 Morocco |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, USA |
| France Goal Scorers | Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé |
| Player of the Match | Kylian Mbappé |
Mbappé Ends Injury Concerns
France captain Kylian Mbappé was substituted in the 77th minute after receiving treatment for a knock to his ankle, raising concerns among fans.
However, after the match, Mbappé reassured supporters by saying:
"I'm all good. I got a knock on the ankle, but it's all good."
Team sources also confirmed that there are no major injury concerns, and Mbappé is expected to be available for the World Cup semi-final.
Mbappé Continues Golden Boot Race
Mbappé delivered another outstanding performance by:
- Scoring his 8th goal of the tournament.
- Providing his 3rd assist.
- Reaching 11 goal contributions (8 goals + 3 assists).
- Drawing level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
He also became the first player since 1966 to register 10 or more goal contributions in two different World Cups.
Match Highlights
- Mbappé missed a first-half penalty.
- Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made several brilliant saves.
- Mbappé scored early in the second half.
- Ousmane Dembélé doubled France's lead minutes later.
- France comfortably defended the lead to secure a 2-0 victory.
France's Next Match
France will face the winner of the Spain vs Belgium quarter-final in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-final.
The match is scheduled to be played in Arlington, Texas.
Key Statistics
| Statistic | France |
|---|---|
| Goals | 2 |
| Mbappé Goals | 1 |
| Mbappé Assists | 1 |
| Tournament Goals (Mbappé) | 8 |
| Tournament Assists (Mbappé) | 3 |
| Goal Contributions | 11 |
What Mbappé Said After the Match
Speaking after France's victory, Mbappé said:
"We are very happy. We know the next match will be even tougher, but we are ready to face anyone."
He also spoke about defeating close friend and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, saying that while there were no emotions during the match, he would meet his friend after the game.
Conclusion
France continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 win over Morocco. Kylian Mbappé once again proved decisive, scoring and assisting despite suffering a minor ankle knock. With the injury not considered serious, France will be confident heading into the semi-finals as they chase another World Cup title.
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