Morocco exits the quarter-finals of the "2026 World Cup" after losing to France.
The Moroccan national team exited the quarter-finals of the "2026 World Cup" in football today, Thursday, in Boston, USA, after losing to their French counterpart by two goals to none.
Both teams entered the match with clear tactical caution, as the "Atlas Lions" relied on defensive organization and counter-attacks, while the French team had greater ball possession, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou shining in thwarting French attempts.
In the 28th minute, Bounou continued his brilliance by saving a penalty taken by Kylian Mbappé, keeping his net clean.
The remaining minutes of the first half did not bring any changes to the score, ending in a goalless draw between the two teams.
With the start of the second half, the French team intensified their pressure in search of a goal to take the lead, and they succeeded in achieving their goal in the 60th minute through Kylian Mbappé.
The "Roosters" did not give the Moroccan team much time, as Ousmane Dembélé added the second goal in the 66th minute, taking advantage of the French team's superiority during the second half.
The "Atlas Lions" tried to come back into the game through several attacking attempts, but the French defense and their goalkeeper succeeded in their roles until the final whistle.
With this victory, the French team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face the winner of the match between Spain and Belgium, while the Moroccan team bid farewell to the competition in the quarter-finals after a remarkable journey in the tournament.
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