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Last Updated:July 10, 2026, 03:31 IST
In the semifinal of FIFA World Cup 2026, France will face the winner of the second quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium.

France beat Morocco 2-0 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and assisted one for Ousmane Dembele in the second half to help France defeat Morocco 2-0 in the first quarterfinal of FIFA World Cup 2026 and book their place in the semifinal. Mbappe missed a penalty in the first half but made amends for it in the second by scoring a wonderful goal in the 60th minute before setting up one for Dembele in the 66th minute.
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