France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals
France defeated Morocco 2-0 at full time at Gillette Stadium on 2026-07-09 at 20:00Z. The match was a 2026 World Cup quarter-final. With the win, France reached the semi-finals.
France's progression sets the semi-final line-up in the 2026 World Cup, a fixture many Belgian and expat football fans are following.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 at full time at Gillette Stadium on 2026-07-09 at 20:00Z. The match was a 2026 World Cup quarter-final. With the win, France reached the semi-finals.
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Impact
Regional — Belgian and international supporters following the tournament from Belgium gain a confirmed semi-finalist; no direct domestic impact beyond fan interest.
Sources & evidence
- View sourceESPNPrimary· espn.comRetrieved 10 July 2026
- View sourceReuters· reuters.comRetrieved 10 July 2026
