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France into World Cup semi-final win over Morocco

Le Monde

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July 9, 2026

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France into World Cup semi-final win over Morocco

Kylian Mbappé shrugged off an early penalty miss to score and set up another goal as France beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday to book a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mbappé Makes History at World Cup as France Advances to Semifinals

France secured its place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Morocco 2-0 this Thursday at Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored in the second half to break down a resilient Moroccan defense, sending Didier Deschamps’ side into the tournament’s final four for a third consecutive edition. The victory []

SkySports

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France 2-0 Morocco: All the key moments & rate the players!

France 2-0 Morocco: All the key moments & rate the players!

OneFootball

· Jul 9, 2026

France-Morocco: Bouaddi makes World Cup history, behind Pelé 👑

Into the legend.This Thursday, France and Morocco face off in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.As since the start of the tournament, Moroccan wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi starts in midfield.A place...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 8, 2026

France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way

France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way

The Standard

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· Jul 9, 2026

France 2-0 Morocco: Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele on target as Les Bleus reach World Cup semi-final

Les Bleus to face either Spain or Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Sports Mole

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· Jul 9, 2026

France vs. Morocco: Three reasons why the Atlas Lions can exact revenge on France in the quarter-finals

France versus Morocco is almost certainly the most anticipated quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 8, 2026

France primed for rematch with Morocco side that won't have top scorer

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- France and Morocco meet on Thursday in the World Cup's first quarterfinal, reprising their engrossing semifinal in 2022.France again will be favored after edging that meeting in Qatar 2-0 on an early first goal from Theo Hernandez and late second from Randal Kolo Muani.And this time, France's Kylian Mbappe enters in even better form tha

Yardbarker

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· Jul 4, 2026

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Morocco, France advance to quarterfinals

Two of the eight 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinalists are set.

NBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

¡Francia impone condiciones y elimina a Marruecos rumbo a las semifinales!

Francia derrotó 2-0 a Marruecos para asegurar su lugar en las semifinales de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Los galos aprovecharon sus oportunidades y dejaron en el camino a una de las selecciones que más expectativas había generado durante el torneo.

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 8, 2026

France vs. Morocco Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/9/26)

Our France vs. Morocco prediction previews a fascinating 2026 World Cup quarter-final between the tournament favourites and one of its most impressive underdogs. France has looked every bit like a title contender behind Kylian Mbappé’s prolific scoring and a disciplined defence, while Morocco arrives unbeaten in 34 international matches and brimming with confidence after another [...] Read More... The post France vs. Morocco Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/9/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 9, 2026

2026 World Cup: France becomes first team to qualify for semi-finals

France have become the first country to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday evening to qualify for the last four. Kylian Mbappe missed the chance to give his team the lead in the first half, before opening the scoring in the second half. [] 2026 World Cup: France becomes first team to qualify for semi-finals

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE – France v Morocco: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Mbappe looks to shoot down African champions

France take on Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals tonight. Follow all the action from Foxborough with our live commentary...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

France Beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to Reach World Cup Semifinal, Mbappe One Goal From History

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston's World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday, with Mbappe scoring and assisting Dembele's goal. France advance to a Tuesday semifinal in Dallas, with Mbappe standing one goal behind Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup record of 21 goals.

CBS Sports

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· Jul 9, 2026

HQ PM Newsletter 7/9/2026

What to watch Thursday night: France vs. Morocco World Cup quarterfinal + more best bets

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

France qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 semis with 2-0 win over Morocco, who will they play next?

France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a composed 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored within six minutes of each other after the first half to settle a contest that France had largely controlled despite being frustrated for an hour by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and a resilient defence.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 29, 2026

France's Path To 2026 World Cup Final: Latest Projected Opponents For Round Of 16 And On

Looking at France's possible path to the 2026 World Cup final.

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures: Full Schedule, Dates, IST Kick-Off Times

France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland headline the quarter-final lineup as the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title enters its decisive stage.

Assahifa

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· Jun 25, 2026

Morocco Reach World Cup Round of 32 with 4-2 Comeback Win Over Haiti

Morocco secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match. Haiti took an early lead in the 10th minute when Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Morocco restored parity ...

Football Talk

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· Jul 11, 2026

Arsenal and Liverpool accept key criteria for £100m star's signing to open door for summer move - report

France beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday in their World Cup quarter-final meeting in Boston, thereby ending the African nation’s journey at the tournament. What that now means is some of their best players could seal their futures soon. Ismael Saibari has already secured a transfer to Bayern Munich and Ayyoub Bouaddi might be the next [] The post Arsenal and Liverpool accept key criteria for £100m star's signing to open door for summer move - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Mbappe penalty saved to leave France and Morocco deadlocked quarter-finals get under way

Morocco are up against France in a re-match of the 2022 World Cup semi-final that did not go their way four years ago.

NPR News

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· Jul 9, 2026

France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal

Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either Spain or Belgium.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

France v Morocco: Can the Atlas Lions Get Revenge?

Four years after their World Cup semi-final in Qatar, France and Morocco face off again—this time in the quarter-finals. France are chasing a third consecutive World Cup final, while Morocco are determined to rewrite history after their remarkable run to the last eight. TRT World's Selin Tuter reports from the Boston Stadium.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 9, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 2-0 Morocco match report and highlights

France got a well-deserved 2-0 win today against Morocco at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, USA, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

The West Australian

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mbappe, Dembele lead France into World Cup semi-finals

France are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after registering a 2-0 win over Morocco, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousman Dembele.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fifa World Cup: France see off Morocco and march into World Cup semi-final

Fifa World Cup: France see off Morocco and march into World Cup semi-final

RTÉ News

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· Jul 9, 2026

World Cup 2026: France v Morocco updates

Favourites France take on Morocco in the first of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

France vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups

Title favourites France face African champions Morocco, as football's 2026 World Cup enters the last-eight phase.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

France reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Morocco

Washington, July 10 (SANA) France became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in their quarter-final clash at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Thursday. After a goalless first half, in which Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappé, France []

Barca Universal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal impress for Spain vs Belgium

The second quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place last night, with Spain facing Belgium.Both teams knew that a win would secure their place in the semi-finals, where France await, and La ...

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 9, 2026

2026 World Cup: France overpowers Morocco behind Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé goals to return to semifinals

Les Bleus eliminated Morocco behind a pretty dominant 2-0 win.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 9, 2026

France beat Morocco 2-0 to move into World Cup semi-finals

France ended Morocco’s 2026 World Cup run with a 2-0 quarter-final win in Boston, breaking through after more than an hour of resistance from Yassine Bounou before Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé sealed the result. Morocco spent most of the first half under pressure as Didier Deschamps’ side dominated possession, pressed high and repeatedly forced [] The post France beat Morocco 2-0 to move into World Cup semi-finals appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Fox News

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· Jul 9, 2026

France vs Morocco World Cup quarterfinal tips the scales toward Kylian Mbappe and a low-scoring affair

France faces Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals with Kylian Mbappe leading a stacked offense that has allowed just two goals all tournament.

TASS

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· Jul 9, 2026

France wins quarter-final match against Morocco

The team beat Morocco 2-0

Football365

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· Jul 7, 2026

World Cup betting: Bookies expect Big Four in semi-finals now

France are now shorter than 2/1 to win the World Cup while England are fourth in the betting after that astonishing night in the Azteca.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 9, 2026

Where to Watch France vs. Morocco World Cup Quarterfinal Match Live Online

The much-anticipated game — marking the start of quarterfinals — serves as a rematch of the Qatar 2022 semifinal where France defeated Morocco.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in first quarter final fixture

The victory sets up the tournament's first confirmed quarter-final fixture, with France set to face Morocco. The post World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in first quarter final fixture appeared first on Vanguard News.

Jamaica Observer

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· Jun 23, 2026

France defeats Iraq 3-0 in FIFA World Cup

PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP)—France secured a place in the World Cup knockout phase with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th international appearance with two goals in a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia on Monday.Ousmane Dembele also found the net for the two-time world champions as Didier Deschamps' men made it back-to-back wins in Group I after a game which was delayed for two hours at half-time due to the threat of thunderstorms.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

FIFA: France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach semi-finals

FIFA: France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach semi-finals

The Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Is France vs Morocco on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup quarter-final

France and Morocco face each other again in the first quarter-final at World Cup 2026, a repeat of a semi-final which Les Bleus won in Qatar

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