Mbappé and Dembélé Each Score Twice as France Crushes Morocco in 2026 World Cup Semifinal.
France Advances to 2026 World Cup Final with Dominant Display
According to Espreso.tv: France secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, with goals from Kylian Mbappé in the 60th minute and Ousmane Dembélé six minutes later. This win moves the reigning champions one step closer to defending their global title. The 2026 tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, features an expanded format with 48 teams.
Les Bleus have been unstoppable throughout the competition, winning every group-stage match:
- Senegal 3-1
- Iraq 3-0
- Norway 4-1
In the Round of 32, France breezed past Sweden 3-0, and in the Round of 16 they edged Paraguay on penalties. Notably, this semifinal win mirrors their 2-0 quarterfinal result against the same Moroccan side earlier in the tournament.
Key Players and Match Schedule
Kylian Mbappé, who has netted eight goals so far in the tournament, remains a pivotal figure for France. The 2026 World Cup—the first to feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four—spans 16 host cities across three nations. The opening match took place on June 11 in Mexico City, with the final scheduled for July 19 in New York City.
The quarterfinal lineup includes:
- July 10 - Spain vs. Belgium
- July 12 - England vs. Norway
- Argentina vs. Switzerland
Semifinal fixtures are set for:
- July 14 - France vs. Spain or Belgium
- July 15 - England or Norway vs. Argentina or Switzerland
The third-place match and the final are both scheduled for July 19.
France’s semifinal victory underscores their strength and consistency on the international stage, as the team continues to deliver outstanding results.
Performances from stars like Mbappé are crucial to their title aspirations as the competition intensifies, building excitement for the final stages. The 2026 World Cup, hosted across three countries, promises to be one of the most memorable in football history, thanks to the broad participation of teams and the high level of play.
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