France 2-0 Morocco | Mbappé and Dembélé Send France Into World Cup 2026 Semifinals | France vs Morocco Match Results
France booked their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after beating Morocco 2-0 in a quarter-final. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the goals at the crucial moments. Morocco’s goalkeeper, Yassine "Bono" Bounou, kept the team in the game for a long time. But this did not give any result in Morocco’s favor. With this win, Les Bleus (France) reached their third straight World Cup semifinal.
Man of the Match: Kylian Mbappé Helps France Beat Morocco
Kylian Mbappé was the Man of the Match after a great game. He got a chance to score early with the penalty. Mbappé missed the goal because Morocco's goalkeeper saved it.
He scored a goal in the 60th minute. This gave France a 1-0 lead. After six minutes, he passed the ball to Ousmane Dembélé, who scored France's second goal. Mbappé left the game in the 77th minute because of a small ankle injury. After the match, he said he was okay and celebrated with his teammates.
| Statistic | Performance |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Penalty Taken | 1 (missed, saved by Bounou) |
| Goal Involvements (this match) | 2 |
| Tournament Goals (2026 World Cup) | 8 |
| Tournament Goal Involvements | 11 (8 goals, 3 assists) |
| Career World Cup Goals | 20 |
| Minutes Played | 77 (substituted) |
| Award | Man of the Match |
France vs Morocco Match Summary | FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals
First Half: Chances Missed
- France started the match very well. They kept control of the ball for most of the first half.
- Kylian Mbappé made a shot on goal, but Morocco goalkeeper Bono saved it well.
- Dayot Upamecano made a free header from close distance, but he missed the goal.
- Noussair Mazraoui fouled Mbappé inside the penalty box.
- The referee checked the foul with VAR and gave France a penalty.
- Mbappé took the penalty and made a shot, but Bono saved it.
- France kept attacking but could not score before halftime.
- Morocco was also trying hard but could not score a single goal.
- The first half ended with the score 0-0.
Second Half: Mbappé and Dembélé Strike
- France started the second half by attacking again.
- Morocco lost control of the ball in the 60th minute. Mbappé got the ball and scored a great goal to make it 1-0.
- Six minutes later, Mbappé passed the ball to Ousmane Dembélé. Ousmane scored the goal easily.
- Mbappé left the match in the 60th minute because of a small ankle injury.
- Bono made a few more good saves, but Morocco could not score.
- The match ended 2-0, and France won the quarter-finals.
Frances vs Morocco Match Statistics, FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals
| Statistic | France | Morocco |
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Goalscorers | Mbappé (60'), Dembélé (66') | — |
| Shots on Target | High | Low |
| Saves | — | 6 (Bono) |
| Penalty Kicks | 1 (missed) | — |
| Cards | Minimal | Minimal |
| Result | Win | Eliminated |
Top Performers from Both Teams
France: Mbappé and Dembélé Shine Bright
Kylian Mbappé was France's best player. He missed a penalty in the first half, but later He scored France's first goal in the 60th minute. He also set up a goal with Ousmane Dembélé. Ousmane Dembélé scored France's second goal and helped his team secure the 2-0 win.
Morocco's Star Bono
Yassine "Bono" Bounou was Morocco's best player. He saved Mbappé's penalty. He also saved six goals during the match. He kept Morocco in the game for a long time. Achraf Hakimi worked hard in both defense and attack. Even with his effort, Morocco could not score against France.
Next Match Update!
France will now play the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. They will face the winner of the quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. Morocco has been eliminated from the tournament.
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FAQs
Who won the France vs Morocco match?
France won the match against Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals 2026.
Did Kylian Mbappé score from the penalty spot against Morocco?
No. Morocco goalkeeper Bono saved Mbappé's first-half penalty.
Who was named the Man of the Match in the France vs Morocco match?
Kylian Mbappé won the Man of the Match award for his one goal and an assist.
How many saves did Morocco goalkeeper Bono make for the match against France?
Bono made six saves during the match. He played very well for Morocco.
Did Kylian Mbappé suffer an injury during any match?
Mbappé was facing a small ankle injury after the match against Morocco. But he later confirmed that he was fine.
Who will France face in the World Cup semifinal?
France will play the match against the winner of the Spain vs Belgium quarter-final.
Is Morocco out of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Yes. Morocco was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing the match against France in the quarter-finals.
How many World Cup semifinals has France reached in a row?
France has now reached the World Cup semifinal for the third straight tournament.