France have eliminated Morocco from the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in the semifinals behind a clinical display anchored by Kylian Mbappé — a player widely regarded as the best in the world right now.

The victory reinforces France's status as one of the tournament's outright favorites. With Mbappé in this form, Les Bleus have proven time and again that they can dismantle any opposition when the stakes are highest.

For Morocco, the defeat marks a painful exit from a competition in which the Atlas Lions had once again captured the imagination of the African continent and beyond. Their run came to an end against a French side that has the firepower to hurt virtually any team at this level.

France's ruthless efficiency in front of goal — led by Mbappé — was the defining factor. The Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid star has continued his habit of delivering when his country needs him most, stamping his authority on the knockout rounds.

The result sets up what promises to be a compelling semifinal for France as they push for what would be a third World Cup title.