Les Bleus Conquer Boston: Kylian Mbappe Stars As France Beat Morocco To Book Their Spot In Semi-Finals
France vs Morocco Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Les Bleus will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals in Dallas on Tuesday. Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, moving him one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Dembélé scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 66th. France beat Morocco by the same score in the semifinals of the 2022 tournament in Qatar when the Atlas Lions became the first African team to make it that far. France now remains on track to become only the third nation to play in the final of three consecutive World Cups. See the best photos from the FRA vs MAR football match here:
France's Kylian Mbappe arrives before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Morocco in Foxborough AP/Mark Stockwell
Morocco's Brahim Diaz (10) arrives before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against France in Foxborough, Mass. AP/Mark Stockwell
Fans hold a flag of Morocco on the stands while waiting for the start of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Matt Slocum
A France fan on the stands waits for the start of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco AP/Matt Slocum
Morocco players acknowledge cheers from fans during warmups before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
France's Kylian Mbappe, front, warms up with teammates before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
A fan watches warmups before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
Fans of Morocco takes pictures from the stands during the players warmup before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Matt Slocum
Jürgen Klopp, who is expected to become the new head coach of the Germany national soccer team, is seen on the pitch prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston AP/Martin Meissner
The names of the match officials are displayed on the video screen while Morocco, foreground AP/Martin Meissner
France's William Saliba arrives before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Morocco in Foxborough, Mass AP/Mark Stockwell
France head coach Didier Deschamps walks onto the pitch for the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco AP/Steven Senne
The names of the match officials are displayed on the video screen while Morocco, foreground AP/Matt Slocum
A FIFA flag waves in the air before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough AP/Charles Krupa
Morocco fans on the stands wait for the start of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxboroug AP/Matt Slocum
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, right greets the referee crew of referee Facundo Tello, center, assistant referees Juan Pablo Belatti and Gabriel Chade, fourth official Dario Herrera and reserve assistant referee Cristian Navarro, all five from Argentina, before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough AP/Matt Slocum
Morocco players pose before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough AP/Matt Slocum
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) saves a penalty kick by France's Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup quarterfinal match AP/Charles Krupa
France's Michael Olise (11) dribbles ahead of Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui (24) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
A balloon floats on the field as Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, left, battles for the ball with France's Adrien Rabiot AP
Members of France wait during a penalty check prior to a penalty kick by France's Kylian Mbappe AP/Martin Meissner
France's Kylian Mbappe (10) make a penalty kick during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco AP/Martin Meissner
Fans watch a broadcast of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco, AP
Morocco's Bilal El Khannouss (23) clesars the ball in front of France's Adrien Rabiot (14) and Manu Kone AP/Steven Senne
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) makes a save from France's Lucas Digne (3) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) is scored on by France's Kylian Mbappe (10) in their opening goal during the World Cup AP/Martin Meissner
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Steven Senne
France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Steven Senne
France's Lucas Digne tries to tackle Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, left, during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Matt Slocum
France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Matt Slocum
France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
French platers celebrate after a second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Steven Senne
France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
France goalkeeper Mike Maignan (16) leaps for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Charles Krupa
France's Kylian Mbappe sits on the ground after getting injured during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match AP/Matt Slocum
A fan cheers France on during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Photo: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) makes a save from France's Lucas Digne (3) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
Morocco's Issa Diop (14) and France's Jean-Philippe Mateta (22) battle for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui reacts at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, left, and France's Desire Doue, right, greet each other at the end of the match during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi (2) and France's Kylian Mbappe (10) greet each other after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Steven Senne
France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after winning the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
Morocco team and staff walk off the pitch after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. | Photo: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough
Dutch police monitors Morocco fans after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, July 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Mouneb Taim
Morocco supporters light a flare after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, July 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Mouneb Taim
French fans react after France defeated Morocco during their World Cup quarterfinal soccer match, Friday July 10, 2026, in Paris. | Photo: AP/Thomas Padilla
Morocco supporters gather after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, July 10, 2026. | Photo: AP/Mouneb Taim
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