In the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal held on July 9, 2026, France defeated Morocco 2-0. French players commented on the match, with one stating, 'They were not very dangerous. We had little to fear from this team.'
The match took place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé in the 25th minute and Antoine Griezmann in the 68th minute.
Morocco, who had a historic run to the semifinals, struggled to create clear chances against the French defense. French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made only two saves during the match.
France advanced to the final, where they will face Argentina on July 13, 2026. Morocco will play in the third-place match against Portugal.
