France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-final at Foxborough, Massachusetts.Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 60th minute after a missed penalty, while Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead six minutes later.The win ends Morocco's campaign and keeps France on track for a third World Cup title.
Mbappé, now with 20 goals in 20 World Cup appearances, equalled Lionel Messi's Golden Boot record, though his penalty miss in the first half showed he's still human.France's third clean sheet in three knockout games frustrated Morocco, who lacked firepower without injured star Ismael Saibari.The win sets up a semi-final clash against Spain or Belgium, marking France's third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance.Coach Didier Deschamps aims for a third title before his retirement, with France's dominance over Morocco echoing their 2022 semi-final clash.
Original title: [UPDATED] Mbappe, Dembele Score As France Beat Morocco 2-0, Move Into World Cup Semi-Finals
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