France Beat Morocco 2-0 to Reach Third Straight World Cup Semi-Final

Mbappe responds after penalty miss France had an opportunity to take control earlier when Mbappe stepped up from the penalty spot, but Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved the attempt. The miss briefly gave Morocco hope that a disciplined defensive plan could keep the match level. Mbappe responded in the second half. The France captain curled in the opening goal on the hour, turning a tense quarter-final into a match that increasingly favoured France’s speed and control. The goal carried additional individual significance. it has been reported reported that Mbappe reached 20 World Cup appearances at a record young age and moved level with Lionel Messi on eight goals in the current tournament. Editors should verify tournament statistics against FIFA’s official match centre before publication. Dembele closes the contest Six minutes after Mbappe’s opener, Dembele scored France’s second. The quick sequence left Morocco needing a major turnaround against a side that had managed the knockout rounds with defensive discipline. France’s attacking depth has been one of the defining features of its campaign. Even when chances have not been converted immediately, the team can change the…