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World Cup recap: Mbappé, Dembelé strike to send France to last four over Morocco

France advances to the World Cup semifinals following a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinal round.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 30 minutes before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 9, 23:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 9, 22:37 UTC · Corriere della Sera
🇫🇷 French Jul 10, 05:00 UTC · Le Figaro

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The brief

France defeated Morocco 2-0 to secure a spot in the World Cup semifinals. Coverage from the New York Daily News, ESPN, AP News, and The New York Times emphasizes the performance of Mbappé in the win.

Politico reports that French political figures, including Emmanuel Macron and Jordan Bardella, attended or observed the match in support of the national team. Future developments will depend on the upcoming semifinal fixtures.

Coverage does not yet specify the next opponent for the French team as the tournament concludes the quarterfinal stage.

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Quick answers

What was the final score of the match?

France defeated Morocco 2-0.

Which players scored or assisted for France?

Kylian Mbappé recorded a goal and an assist, while Ousmane Dembelé also scored.

What stage of the World Cup does this match represent?

This match was a quarterfinal, with the result sending France to the semifinals.

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Topics

World Cup France Morocco Kylian Mbappé Soccer

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