France has advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals, bringing an end to Morocco’s remarkable journey in the tournament.

Morocco entered the match with aspirations of making history, being the last African team remaining in the competition, following impressive victories over the Netherlands and Canada.

At the beginning of the match, France dominated possession but faced a setback when their star player Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty kick against Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

The first goal came in the 60th minute when Mbappé executed a brilliant shot that curled past Bounou, putting France in the lead. Just six minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé extended France’s lead with a well-placed low shot, further solidifying their advantage.

Morocco attempted to respond with standout players like Achraf Hakimi, Azzedine Ounahi, and Brahim Diaz, yet they encountered a formidable obstacle in France’s robust defense.

As the game drew to a close, France kept their cool, effectively restricting Morocco’s opportunities to find the net and securing another clean sheet in the knockout phase.

With this victory, France advances to the semi-finals in their quest for a second World Cup title, having already triumphed over Paraguay and Morocco in the knockout rounds.

Conversely, Morocco exits the tournament with a sense of pride, looking back on an extraordinary World Cup journey that saw them reach the quarter-finals for the second time in a row, following their historic semi-final appearance in 2022.

The match was held at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.