Mbappé Equals Messi’s Mark as France Advances Past Morocco 2-0 into Semifinals

The French captain scored and assisted after missing a first-half penalty, sending the defending champions to a third straight World Cup semifinal.

France reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco at Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappé delivered the decisive contributions in a match that revived a recent rivalry and confirmed the tournament favorites’ efficiency under pressure.

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