Updated World Cup Bracket 2026 After France vs. Morocco Quarterfinal Results
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Key Points:
- France secured the first World Cup semifinal spot by defeating Morocco 2-0, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.
- Despite holding only 48% possession, France dominated in expected goals (3.04 to 0.14) and shots on target (8 to 1), showcasing their offensive superiority.
- Morocco, a strong tournament contender having previously drawn with Brazil and eliminated the Netherlands, was comprehensively outplayed by France.
- Upcoming quarterfinal matches include Spain vs. Belgium and Norway vs. England on July 10-11, with semifinals scheduled for July 14-15 featuring France against the winner of Spain/Belgium.
- France’s continued dominance positions them as strong favorites to win the World Cup, with failure to do so considered a major upset.
