Extraordinary figures for France, 5 semi-finals in the last 7 tournaments

2026-07-11 12:45:00, Sport CNA

France continued their World Cup campaign and secured a place in the semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Didier Deschamps' team did not have an easy match, but managed to manage the difficult moments and control the game until the end.

The first half brought some important situations for the French. Kylian Mbappe had the opportunity to put the team ahead from the penalty spot, but failed to capitalize on the penalty.

In attack, France relied on the qualities of players like Mbappe, Oliseh, Doue and Dembele. Their movements constantly created problems for the opponent and gave the team more opportunities to change the pace of the game.

After the match, coach Deschamps expressed satisfaction with the team's reaction in a match that required patience and concentration.

The French coach stressed that the team was not efficient enough in the first half, but according to him, the players maintained their confidence and continued to control the game until the end. He also reminded that France is still in the semi-finals and that the main objective has not yet been achieved.

This is another important achievement for the French national team under Deschamps. Since 2012, when he took charge of the team, France has reached the semi-finals of the European Championships or World Cups five times, in seven tournaments held during this period.

Mbappe continues to be in the spotlight. The French forward was once again the protagonist against Morocco, contributing with a goal and an assist. With this performance, he has reached the quota of 20 goals in World Cups.

Of these, 7 goals have been scored in the current edition of the World Cup alone. His statistics confirm him as one of the most productive players of this tournament and as one of the main figures of the French national team.

However, Mbappe himself prefers not to talk about individual goals. The French captain stated that the current team has great potential, but according to him, the strongest teams are those that manage to win trophies.

France has now overcome another obstacle in this World Cup and is among the top four teams of the tournament. With a consolidated, experienced group and numerous alternatives in the main divisions, Deschamps' team is seen as the main favorite for the trophy.

Before the potential final, the French must also pass the test of the semi-final, where they will seek to continue their journey towards the World Cup trophy.