France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final clash at Boston Stadium, advancing to the semi-finals.Kylian Mbappe, the star striker, recovered from a missed penalty in the first half to score a stunning goal in the 60th minute, equaling Lionel Messi's Golden Boot tally.The win marks France's third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance, with their next opponent set to be Spain or Belgium.Mbappe's performance highlighted his consistency, with 20 goals in 20 World Cup games.Morocco, despite having more crowd support, struggled to break down France's defense, which maintained a third clean sheet in knockout matches.The result echoes their 2022 semi-final clash, showcasing France's dominance.Mbappe's lay-off for Ousmane Dembele added a second goal, sealing France's spot in the last four.

The win sets up a potential clash with Spain or Belgium in Dallas next week, as France aims for a third consecutive World Cup final under Didier Deschamps' leadership.