France dispatch Morocco 2-0 to advance to World Cup semifinals; Kylian Mbappe exits early with ankle knock

France booked their spot in the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in a quarterfinal clash in Boston on Thursday, powered by second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele,

How France brushed aside Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, but with an injury scare for Kylian Mbappe

France brushed Morocco aside with another hugely impressive World Cup performance — but there was concern for Kylian Mbappe after he was forced off late on. Mbappe bounced back from having an early penalty saved to curl France into the lead with a fine finish.

France vs. Spain: Major Tournament Matchups Through The Years

Spain and France meet again in a World Cup semifinal after six major tournament clashes dating back to the Euro 1984 final.

Eiffel Tower, Louvre cut hours as third heat wave since May grips France

Temperatures on Saturday approached 100 degrees in several parts of the country and are expected to climb higher on Sunday.

France vs. Morocco Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights

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Ominous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest

World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.

The Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after 900 years, making a secret nighttime journey from France

The artwork, nearly 230 feet long, depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066 — the last time England was conquered. It is due to go on display at the British Museum in September.

How Spain beat Belgium to set up France semi-final showdown thanks to another late World Cup goal from Merino

Spain and Belgium are level in the first half of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Belgium suffered a major blow before kick-off when captain Youri Tielemans sustained an injury during the warm-up.