French striker Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament to propel France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals.The match, held at Boston Stadium, showcased France's superior technical and tactical prowess, as they overwhelmed the 2022 semifinalists with a clinical display.Mbappé opened the scoring with a curled shot in the 60th minute, while Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead in the 66th minute.

The 27-year-old Mbappé now matches Lionel Messi's tally of eight goals, with only one goal separating them on the tournament's all-time scoring chart.France's dominance was evident throughout, as they stifled Morocco's threat and maintained control of the game.The win sets up a semifinal clash against either Spain or Belgium, marking France's bid for a third consecutive World Cup final.

The victory highlights Mbappé's growing influence as a global football icon, while also underscoring France's status as favorites in the tournament.The match also featured a penalty saved by Morocco's Yassine Bounou in the 28th minute, showcasing the team's resilience despite the defeat.