France defeated Morocco at Boston Stadium, moving Les Bleus one step closer to the final and keeping their dreams of a trip to the New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19 firmly alive.
Following its victory over Morocco, France already knows where its next game will be, and the rival is also set. Les Bleus had to wait for the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium quarterfinals game, and they will try to spoil Lamine Yamal’s path to the final on July 14th at Dallas Stadium.
France is now aiming for another World Cup title to add to its storied history. However, several high-stakes hurdles remain on its path to the final in its quest to capture the championship.
France’s semifinal rival will be a tough one
After having no problem in defeating Morocco, Les Bleus are now keeping a close eye on which nations advance across the rest of the tournament. On their side of the bracket, France will face Spain in the semifinals.
Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates.
Should France advance all the way to the final, its potential opponents include the possibility of a blockbuster rematch of the Qatar 2022 final. Les Bleus could face any of the following countries in the title match: Norway, England, Argentina, or Switzerland.
Les Bleus could get a shot at redemption for their 2022 heartbreak if Argentina orchestrates another deep tournament run. The South American side is the only non-European nation still competing in the tournament.
Morocco was far from a true rival for France
Morocco, now eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, was supposed to give France a hard time at Boston Stadium. However, the African nation was far from its best level and only had one shot on target against Mike Maignan’s goal.
Despite its elimination, Morocco has now secured a big prize money after making the quarterfinals. The Atlas Lions wanted to reach the semifinals once again, but France’s power was too much for them.
