France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final clash, ending the Atlas Lions' historic run and booking a spot in the semi-finals.

The match, held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, saw France's Didier Deschamps side overpower Morocco, who had carried the hopes of an entire continent.

Kylian Mbappe, after missing an early penalty, redeemed himself with a superb 60th-minute goal, setting up Ousmane Dembele for France's second goal just six minutes later.Morocco's defeat marks the end of their remarkable campaign, which included becoming Africa's last surviving team in the tournament.The win advances France to the semi-finals, where they will face Spain or Belgium.The result highlights France's dominance and Morocco's contribution to Africa's growing presence in global football.Mbappe's performance, with eight goals and key assists, positions him as a strong contender for the Golden Boot.The match also underscores the expanded 48-team World Cup format, which saw a record nine African nations reach the knockout stages.