Kylian Mbappe of France competes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, as Les Bleus pushed for a semi-final berth. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Ousmane Dembele of France celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Azzedine Ounahi of Morocco challenges in the air during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, as the Atlas Lions battled to stay in the tournament. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Ousmane Dembele and France teammates celebrate a goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Boston Stadium on 9 July 2026, edging closer to a semi-final place. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
France players celebrate a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, as Les Bleus secured their place in the last four. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
France players react with joy after scoring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, keeping their bid for a third World Cup title alive. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Warren Zaire-Emery of France contests possession with Azzedine Ounahi of Morocco during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Warren Zaire-Emery and Azzedine Ounahi renew their midfield rivalry in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, in a contest that reflected the intensity of the France-Morocco tie. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Gessime Yassine of Morocco shows his disappointment after the final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, as the Atlas Lions' World Cup campaign came to an end. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Kylian Mbappe acknowledges the crowd at Boston Stadium after France defeated Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on 9 July 2026, with the forward central to Les Bleus' semi-final qualification. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Dayot Upamecano of France celebrates after the full-time whistle in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Morocco at Boston Stadium, Boston, on 9 July 2026, as the French defence held firm to seal the win. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
France players celebrate together at Boston Stadium, Boston, after defeating Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on 9 July 2026, booking their place in the last four of the tournament. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Kylian Mbappe waves to supporters at Boston Stadium following France's victory over Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on 9 July 2026, capping a landmark night for French football. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)