The France national team beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.

What happened?

Dembélé revealed that Mbappé had told him to stay in the axis before his goal, and that it paid off. The match took place after France's win against Paraguay on July 4, 2026, with a score of 1-0.

Why it matters for France

The win against Morocco allows the France national team to qualify for the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Spain or Belgium on July 14 at 9pm. The France national team is currently on a streak of 5 consecutive wins, with a record of 5W-0D-0L.

What comes next?

The France national team must stay focused to face their next opponent, with Dembélé calling to keep this concentration to go all the way in the competition. And with the next match against Spain or Belgium, the French team will have to be ready to face a new tough opponent. The France national team is currently in top form, with a streak of consecutive wins, and must now prepare for their next match, while knowing that Hugo Ekitiké is currently injured. Their next fixture will be against Türkiye on September 25, 2026, away from home.