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France Defeats Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup Semifinals

France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco, advancing to the semifinals where they will face either Spain or Belgium.

Jul 9, 2026, 11:09 PM NPR News

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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, advancing to the semifinals. Morocco was unable to match France's performance during the match. The French team, considered one of the pre-tournament favorites, will next compete against either Spain or Belgium for a spot in the final.

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France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal

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