France Advances to World Cup Semi-Finals with 2-0 Victory Over Morocco

France punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals on July 9th, delivering a dominant 2-0 performance against a resilient Morocco side in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash.

Les Bleus controlled much of the match from the opening whistle, capitalizing on their opportunities to put the game beyond Morocco's reach. The result marks a repeat of the two sides' memorable 2022 World Cup semi-final encounter, with France once again proving too strong for the Atlas Lions on the biggest stage.

Morocco, who have continued to capture the hearts of fans across Africa and the Arab world with another impressive tournament run, battled hard but were ultimately unable to find a way past the French defense. The Atlas Lions exit the competition with their heads held high, having once again demonstrated that African football is a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.

France now advance to the semi-finals where they will look to continue their charge toward World Cup glory. The result sets up what promises to be a thrilling final stretch of the 2026 tournament.

Full Time Score:

France 2 – 0 Morocco

Round: Quarter-Finals

Date: July 9, 2026