​France sealed their spot in the 2026 World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco. The goals came from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Démbélé, while Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise played the full 90 minutes for Les Bleus. Fortunately for France, Olise avoided a yellow card, ensuring he will be available for the next match—either against Spain or Belgium—should his side advance. A caution in that upcoming fixture would have ruled him out of the semifinal, delaying his return until a potential final if France reach that stage.
During the game, Upamecano and Olise were actively involved in breaking down Morocco and supporting the attack. Ismael Saibari did not feature due to fitness concerns, which left the Moroccan defense to cope without his presence. Olise came close to scoring and created several chances, with French forwards unable to convert on multiple opportunities in the box. Upamecano, meanwhile, anchored the defense alongside Arsenal’s William Saliba, helping to stifle Morocco’s attempts and maintain a clean sheet.
In the rest of the quarterfinal fixtures, England, led by Harry Kane, prepare to face Norway, where Erling Haaland will loom for a highly anticipated clash in the days ahead. The tournament continues to deliver drama and high-stakes matchups as teams push toward the final stages.