Mbappe's France Crushes Morocco's World Cup Dream, Eyes Third Straight Final Four

France, spearheaded by an 'unstoppable' Kylian Mbappe, has decisively ended Morocco's inspiring FIFA World Cup 2026 journey, securing a 2-0 victory in their quarterfinal clash at Boston Stadium. The win, marked by goals from Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé, propels Les Bleus into their third consecutive World Cup semifinal, underscoring their relentless pursuit of another global title. Despite an early penalty miss, Mbappe quickly reaffirmed his dominance, also providing an assist, proving why he is considered one of football's most potent forces. This high-stakes match was a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, which France also won, but Morocco entered this tournament with a new head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, after Walid Regragui's unexpected departure in March 2026. While Morocco, still a formidable side, fought hard, they ultimately couldn't breach France's defense, managing only one shot on target through the entire game. Didier Deschamps's French squad appears to be in peak form, with Mbappe currently leading the Golden Boot race with an astounding eight goals and three assists, further cementing his superstar status. Looking ahead, France will face the victor of Friday's quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium on July 14 in Dallas, setting the stage for another thrilling encounter in their quest for the championship. For Morocco, while their World Cup dreams are over, their consistent performance in recent major tournaments highlights their emergence as a top-tier international team, promising a bright future for African football. All eyes will now be on France's semi-final showdown as they inch closer to football's ultimate prize.