France First to Reach World Cup Semifinal; Mbappé and Dembélé Shine
France became the first semifinalist of the FIFA World Cup, defeating Morocco 2-0 in Boston. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored, though Mbappé missed a penalty in the first half.
The French national football team has become the first to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the quarterfinal held in Boston, France defeated Morocco 2-0.
Both goals came in the second half. Kylian Mbappé, who has now scored eight goals in the tournament, opened the scoring. Ousmane Dembélé later doubled the lead. However, in the first half, Mbappé failed to convert a penalty kick, which could have altered the match's dynamics.
The semifinal is scheduled for July 14, where France will face the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium match. France continues its quest for a potential second consecutive World Cup title after their 2022 triumph.
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