France vs. Morocco LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as quarterfinals get under way
France has advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals following a quarterfinal victory over Morocco.
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The brief
France defeated Morocco in the first quarterfinal showdown of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé played a key role in guiding France past the Moroccan side to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Coverage from ESPN, Al Jazeera, and Yahoo Sports highlighted the match's tension, specifically noting an incident where Mbappé reacted with frustration following a lengthy VAR review and his first World Cup penalty miss. CBS Sports focused on promotional betting bonuses for the matchup.
Future coverage will likely track France's progress into the semifinals of the tournament.
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Quick answers
Which team advanced to the semifinals?
France advanced to the semifinals after defeating Morocco.
What occurred during the VAR review?
Kylian Mbappé fumed after a lengthy VAR review that preceded his first World Cup penalty miss.
Which outlets provided live updates on the match?
ESPN and Al Jazeera provided live updates for the quarterfinal.
Coverage (12)
- Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals The Guardian · 1h ago
- Kylian Mbappé says he’s fine after ‘knock to the ankle’ TSN · 1h ago
- France's Kylian Mbappé allays any World Cup injury concern: 'I'm all good' ESPN · 1h ago
- Kylian Mbappe Gives Injury Update After France's 2026 FIFA World Cup Win vs. Morocco in Quarterfinal Bleacher Report · 1h ago
- 2026 World Cup Bracket: Live Look At Semifinals Matchups FOX Sports · 3h ago
- Updated World Cup Bracket 2026 After France vs. Morocco Quarterfinal Results Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Mbappé guides France past Morocco to World Cup semifinals ESPN · 6h ago
- France vs Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal Al Jazeera · 6h ago
- Kylian Mbappé fumes after lengthy VAR review before first World Cup penalty miss Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS: Get boosted $15 bonus for France-Morocco World Cup, Phillies-Reds MLB on Thursday CBS Sports · 6h ago
- World Cup updates: France take on Morocco in first quarterfinal showdown ESPN · 6h ago
- France vs. Morocco LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as quarterfinals get under way ESPN · 6h ago
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