France celebrates World Cup 2026 semi-final qualification
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France has qualified for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals. The match took place on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Boston. After a competitive first half, the French team broke the deadlock after the break, securing their spot in the next round.
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Must ReadIn the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, France defeated Morocco with a score of 2-0, bringing an end to Morocco's tournament aspirations. This match was highlighted in the "Titrologue" section of Abidjan.net on Friday, July 10, 2026, focusing on sports news and events.
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Must ReadFrance secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The match remained scoreless until the second half when Kylian Mbapp茅 opened the scoring in the 60th minute. Mbapp茅's goal came after an earlier penalty attempt was saved by the Moroccan goalkeeper. Six minutes later, Ousmane Demb茅l茅 doubled France's lead in the 66th minute, solidifying their advantage against a determined but ultimately ineffective Moroccan side. This controlled win advances Didier Deschamps' team in their pursuit of a third World Cup title. France will now face the winner of the quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium, scheduled for Friday.