France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Tuesday, powered by a resilient performance from captain Kylian Mbappé. The reigning champions booked their spot in the World Cup semifinals despite the star forward missing a penalty earlier in the match.
Sources indicate Mbappé, described as "perhaps the best player in the world right now" by ESPN, proved decisive after shaking off the missed spot-kick. Sky Sports noted he "shrugged off a penalty miss to star" in the victory, delivering lethal attacking play that Morocco could not contain.
France now await their semifinal opponent, with the win reinforcing their status as tournament favorites. The squad's depth and Mbappé's form give them a clear edge heading into the knockout rounds.
Next up is a semifinal clash, details of which will be confirmed following the remaining quarterfinal fixtures. France will look to maintain momentum as they pursue back-to-back World Cup titles.
No direct quotes from players or coaches were available in the provided sources.