The reigning world champions once again showed why they remain one of international football's most dominant teams, with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé leading the charge.
Didier Deschamps Joins an Elite Club
With France reaching the World Cup semi-finals for the third time under his leadership, Didier Deschamps became only the second manager in history to guide a nation to three World Cup semi-finals.
The legendary Frenchman now joins Brazil's Luiz Felipe Scolari in an exclusive club:
- Luiz Felipe Scolari: 2002, 2006, 2014
- Didier Deschamps: 2018, 2022, 2026
It is another extraordinary achievement for a manager who has transformed France into a modern football powerhouse.
Mbappé and Deschamps Set a New World Cup Record
The match against Morocco also marked Kylian Mbappé's 20th World Cup appearance under Didier Deschamps.
No player in World Cup history has ever played as many matches under the same manager, highlighting the incredible longevity and success of the Mbappé-Deschamps partnership.
At just 27 years old, Mbappé continues to break records and cement his legacy as one of football's all-time greats.
France's Best Winning Run in Over Two Decades
The victory over Morocco extended France's competitive winning streak to eight matches.
Their impressive run includes victories over Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Senegal, Iraq, Norway, Sweden, Paraguay, and now Morocco.
It is France's longest competitive winning streak since their incredible 14-game run between 2002 and 2004, further underlining the team's consistency and quality.
Les Bleus Join Germany and Brazil in World Cup History
France also became only the third nation ever to reach the semi-finals in three consecutive World Cup appearances. The only other countries to achieve this feat are:
- Germany (1982-1990 and 2002-2014)
- Brazil (1994-2002)
- France (2018-2026)
This remarkable achievement confirms France's status as one of the defining international teams of the modern era.
Mbappé and Dembélé Fire France into the Semi-Finals
France's 2-0 victory over Morocco was another showcase of their attacking brilliance. Kylian Mbappé once again delivered on the biggest stage, while Ousmane Dembélé continued his sensational tournament with another crucial goal.
Their pace, movement, and clinical finishing proved too much for Morocco as Les Bleus booked another place in the last four.
France will now turn their attention to the semi-finals, where Didier Deschamps will aim to guide his nation to a third consecutive World Cup final and potentially a second World Cup title under his management. With Mbappé and Dembélé in sensational form, few teams will relish facing the tournament's most experienced and battle-tested side.
