France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis

No Comment Video. France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10/07/2026 - 7:56 GMT+2 Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Supporters across Paris packed bars and fan zones, singing La Marseillaise before spilling onto the streets waving French flags as the final whistle confirmed France's place in the last four. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In Foxborough, Massachusetts, French supporters praised their side's disciplined performance, while Moroccan fans expressed disappointment but pride in their team's campaign. After matching their historic run to the semi-finals in 2022, Morocco bowed out of the tournament following another 2-0 defeat to France. Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 60th minute after seeing an earlier penalty saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Ousmane Dembélé doubled France's advantage six minutes later, sealing a composed victory. Mbappé's strike, his eighth of the tournament, helped send France into a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, although the forward later left the pitch with ice strapped to his ankle before rejoining his teammates for the celebrations. France will now face the winner of Spain against Belgium in Tuesday's semi-final in the Dallas area, with attention turning to Mbappé's fitness ahead of the last-four clash. World Cup 2026 France Morocco Kylian Mbappé Paris Football Top stories Now playing Next France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Now playing Next Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress Now playing Next Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next France defeats Morocco 2-0 and advances to World Cup semifinals Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 9th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next At least 28 dead in fire at China shoe factory, state media reports Now playing Next Trump tempers fury to end two-day NATO summit on high note Now playing Next European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for UPA diplomatic row Now playing Next Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes Now playing Next Exclusive: Brussels puts trade ban with Israeli settlements on table Now playing Next US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz Now playing Next This Croatian island has a centuries-old way to beat the summer heat Now playing Next Is Belgium becoming a narco-state? Belgian politicians debate on The Ring Now playing Next 'I'm not a candidate': Lagarde tells Euronews as French election speculation grows Now playing Next 'Digital euro will not replace cash,' Lagarde tells Euronews as negotiations advance ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China No Comment Paris City Hall draped in Les Bleus colours ahead of World Cup quarter-final No Comment Robert Wun unveils 'Childsplay' couture collection in Paris No Comment Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival The Europe Conversation 'Let's debate it': ECB President tells Euronews as Spain pitches joint borrowing plan Europe News Growing momentum for EU joint borrowing, Cuerpo tells Euronews Europe News Newly released footage shows revolver gifted by Erdogan to NATO leaders Tech News AI for Good summit takes place in Geneva as countries debate global governance Business Volkswagen risks 'major conflict' with staff over cost-cutting drive, union warns Europe News US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Europe News European Parliament aims to exclude end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime Europe Today NATO summit ended 'on a more positive note than feared', former NATO security advisor says ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Commission to tighten access to EU market as foreign interference concerns rise Europe News Russian drivers face petrol shortages after Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure Business Digital euro enters final round of EU negotiations Culture news 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 Europe Today EU should make 'individual assessments' before returning migrants, says UNHCR representative Sport World Cup: Morocco fans dream of revenge as France quarter-final looms Europe Today NATO summit: Europe signals it's ready to take control of its own defence Europe News “NATO works”: Estonia’s PM pushes back on alliance doubts ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT