Mbappé's Missed Penalty Becomes a Footnote as France Rolls Into the Final Four Mbappé missed a penalty, then scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach a third straight World Cup semifinal. Latin Times · Jul 10
FIFA World Cup 2026: France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach semi-finals France secured a two-nil victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final match. Kylian Mbappe scored a superb goal after missing an earlier penalty kick. Ousmane Dembele added a second goal for France six minutes later. This win propels France into the World Cup semi-finals against Belgium or Spain. The… The Economic Times · Jul 10
Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals Didier Deschamps saluted the mentality of his captain after France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
France’s attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test With the head coach having released the handbrake, his side were far superior compared with four years ago in Qatar against the same opponents The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Kylian Mbappe Injury: France Star Provides Update After Fitness Scare vs. Morocco Mbappé was forced off with 15 minutes of France’s World Cup quarterfinal left to play. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Bangkok Post · Jul 10
'France will pick you off for fun' but Roy Keane reveals how teams can beat Didier Deschamps' side at the World Cup Roy Keane has explained how France can be beaten at the 2026 World Cup, after the national side prevailed 2-0 against Morocco FourFourTwo · Jul 9
Is Kylian Mbappe injured? France captain taken off after stunning goal against Morocco The French forward had ice strapped to his ankle after being substituted by Didier Deschamps The Independent UK · Jul 9
World Cup 2026: France and Morocco prepare for quarter-final clash For the second World Cup in a row, France and Morocco meet again in the knockout stage. Both teams are preparing for another intense battle, with several players on either side having shared the dressing room at Paris Saint-Germain. Didier Deschamps has handed Desiré Doué the task of taking on… France 24 · Jul 9
Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off In today’s Football Daily: A lip-smacking last eight lineup to tuck into The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
France vs Morocco prediction: Can Kylian Mbappe inspire Les Bleus to third consecutive World Cup semi-final? France vs Morocco sees either side on the verge of making further history; can Kylian Mbappe inspire his nation to victory? FourFourTwo · Jul 9
Favourites France head into Morocco rematch banking on Mbappé magic France storm into Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco as the tournament's hot favourites. Radio France Internationale · Jul 9
France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
More than just a World Cup quarterfinal: France and Morocco gear up for knockout clash Les Bleus last faced the Atlas Lions in the 2022 World Cup semifinals, where France managed to edge Morocco, the tournament's surprise package, in a 2-0 win. Euronews · Jul 9
The Independent UK · Jul 9 The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crown Greatest of all time status is within reach for Deschamps and his side – though Morocco will pose a huge challenge
Sports Illustrated · Jul 9 France vs. Morocco—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Les Bleus face the Atlas Lions with a spot in the World Cup semifinals at stake.
Evening Standard · Jul 8 France XI vs Morocco: NO Tchouameni - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today Les Bleus sweating over fitness of key midfielder for opening quarter-final showdown
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Fifa rejects France’s appeal of Olise’s yellow card ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco The decision stands in stark contrast to a recent case involving US striker Folarin Balogun
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final Didier Deschamps has said France ‘have to deal with’ a team of referees from Argentina, while Morocco’s coach insists their aim is to win the trophy
The Independent UK · Jul 8 How France’s greatest strength could become their undoing against Morocco Didier Deschamps’ depth is the envy of the every other coach but surplus of numbers could hurt them in World Cup quarter-final
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8 France Predicted Lineup vs. Morocco: World Cup Quarterfinal France faces Morocco for the first time since the 2022 World Cup semifinals.
The Conversation · Jul 8 Despite World Cup team’s diversity, France is still wrestling with unresolved issues of identity and representation At every Football World Cup and any other major football tournament, it is not only Les Bleus’ performances on the pitch that come under scrutiny, but also the players’ identities, their migrant backgrounds and the extent to which they represent France and French society. This recurrent question speaks to unresolved…
The Guardian - US · Jul 8 Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament
France 24 · Jul 8 Morocco to test France's title credentials in World Cup quarter-final showdown World Cup favourites Les Bleus face their toughest challenge of the tournament when they meet high-flying Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday, in a rematch of the 2022 semi-final that ended the Atlas Lions' historic run in Qatar.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5 Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them