On July 10, 2026, France defeated Morocco 2-1 in the quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a spot in the semifinals. The match took place at a stadium in the United States, which co-hosted the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
France took the lead in the first half through a goal by Kylian Mbappé, who capitalized on a defensive error. Morocco equalized early in the second half via a header from Achraf Hakimi, but France regained the lead with a strike from Antoine Griezmann in the 68th minute. Morocco pushed for an equalizer but failed to convert chances.
The victory sets up a semifinal clash for France against either Argentina or Portugal, who play later on July 10. Morocco's run was historic, as they became the first African team to reach the quarterfinals in consecutive World Cups (2022 and 2026).
Fans in France celebrated the win, with gatherings in Paris and other cities. The match was officiated by a referee from Argentina, and no major controversies were reported.
