France 2-0 Morocco – quarter-final win
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final took place on 9 July 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. France faced Morocco in a winner-takes-all tie, with both sides aware that a loss would end their tournament hopes.
How it unfolded
The match remained tightly contested until the hour mark, when France broke the deadlock. In the 60th minute, Kylian Mbappé struck from the left side of the box, firing a right-footed shot into the top right corner. The goal was set up by Désiré Doué, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.
Just three minutes later, Morocco’s Issa Diop received a yellow card for a bad foul, reducing the Atlas Lions’ ability to respond.
France doubled their advantage six minutes after the booking, as Ousmane Dembélé unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Mbappé, who had just scored, making the score 2-0 at the 66th minute. The remainder of the match saw France maintain control, and the score held until the final whistle.
Standout performers
- Kylian Mbappé – scored the opening goal and provided the decisive assist for the second.
- Désiré Doué – delivered the key pass that set up Mbappé’s 60th-minute strike.
- Ousmane Dembélé – added the second goal with a clinical finish from distance.
Match facts
- Final score: France 2-0 Morocco
- Goals: Kylian Mbappé (60′, assist Désiré Doué); Ousmane Dembélé (66′, assist Kylian Mbappé)
- Bookings: Issa Diop (Morocco) – yellow card, 63′
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
What it means
France’s 2-0 triumph secures their place in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Morocco’s defeat ends their campaign at the quarter-final stage.
