France Advances to World Cup Final, Defeats Morocco 2-0

In the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, France triumphed over Morocco with a score of 2-0, marking the end of Morocco's historic run in the tournament. The match took place in Qatar, where France demonstrated their elite status in football.

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 60th minute, followed by a second goal from Ousmane Dembélé six minutes later. Morocco's Yassine Bounou made a remarkable save during the first half, preventing a penalty from Mbappé, which could have changed the match's dynamics.

Despite Morocco's 52% possession compared to France's 48%, the French team created more scoring opportunities, finishing with 22 shots, 9 on target, while Morocco managed only 5 shots, with 1 on target. France's tactical superiority and ability to convert pressure into goals were evident, as they maintained composure and controlled the game's rhythm, ultimately securing their place in the final four of the tournament.