Mbappe, Dembele fire France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a World Cup match to secure their third consecutive semi-final appearance. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele ensured a comfortable victory for the 2018 champions.
Why it matters
This result confirms France's status as a dominant force in international football and sets up a high-stakes semi-final match.
France underscored their status as the World Cup's team to beat on Thursday, overpowering African champions Morocco with a clinical 2-0 win to book their third consecutive semifinals appearance.
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