Statistical Canvas: France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 Stats

The France vs Morocco result and stats explain why this quarter-final became a lesson in danger over possession. Morocco had slightly more of the ball at 52.0%, but France owned the sharper zones. France finished with 22 shots, 8 shots on target, 16 key passes and 64 final-third entries, while Morocco created only one shot on target.

The dashboard makes France’s win feel controlled rather than possession-heavy. Morocco completed more passes and had the higher share of possession, but France turned their attacks into repeat danger: 22 shots, 12 shots inside the box, 8 on target and 16 key passes. Morocco had possession. France had the knife.

Lineups And Match Events

France | 4-2-3-1

D. Deschamps

16

M. Maignan

5.9

5

J. Koundé

5.9

4

D. Upamecano

7.2

17

W. Saliba

6.6

3

L. Digne

6.2

6

M. Koné

6.5

14

A. Rabiot

6.0

7

O. Dembélé

7.7

11

M. Olise

6.5

20

D. Doué

6.3

10

K. Mbappé

8.5

7

C. Talbi

4.5

23

B. El Khannouss

5.1

8

A. Ounahi

5.4

10

B. Díaz

5.2

24

E. El Aynaoui

5.2

6

A. Bouaddi

5.4

26

A. Salah-Eddine

5.7

3

N. Mazraoui

4.9

14

I. Diop

5.9

2

A. Hakimi

5.1

1

Y. Bounou

6.1

M. Ouahbi

Morocco | 4-2-3-1

Player ratings (0–10) based on match data

Goal

Sub in

Own goal

Sub out

Yellow card

Injured

Red card

Suspended

2 yellow cards

Assist

The Opening Gambit: Morocco Took The Ball, France Took The Territory

Morocco’s plan was brave and technically clean. Mohammed Ouahbi’s side tried to hold the ball, circulate through midfield and use Hakimi’s side to keep France from settling into a pure counter-attacking rhythm. The possession split, 52% to Morocco, showed that the underdog was not passive.

France, however, had the better map. Deschamps’ 4-2-3-1 gave Dembélé, Olise, Doué and Mbappé room to attack between Morocco’s lines. The result was not just more shots, but better shots. France finished with 22 attempts, 12 from inside the box and eight on target.

At half-time, the score was still 0-0, but the match was already leaning toward France. Morocco had the ball. France had the sharper doorways to goal.

The Catalyst: Mbappé And Dembélé Turned Pressure Into The Scoreboard

The decisive shift came from France’s front line. Kylian Mbappé finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.5, while Ousmane Dembélé’s 7.7 reflected how often France were able to stretch Morocco and create better angles in the final third.

France also had a strong platform behind them. Dayot Upamecano’s 7.2 was vital, Saliba gave control beside him, and the midfield pairing kept enough security to stop Morocco’s possession from becoming a steady stream of shots.

Morocco tried to refresh the game through Sofyan Amrabat, Soufiane Rahimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Gessime Yassine and Amine Sbaï, but the pattern did not flip. France kept the cleaner access, the better shot quality and the calmer defensive response.

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“Morocco carried the ball. France carried the blade.”

The Bitter End And Ripple Effects

The final stretch belonged to France’s control of the danger zones. Morocco kept trying to play, but their possession became increasingly heavy. Five shots, one on target and only four key passes were not enough to trouble a France side that defended the box with discipline.

France’s defensive numbers helped explain the clean sheet. They made 28 clearances, 13 interceptions and 42 recoveries. That gave the forwards permission to keep hunting without turning the match into a reckless exchange.

For France, this was a semi-final ticket earned with maturity and bite. For Morocco, it was a brave exit where possession never quite became penetration. For the wider tournament picture, follow TMJ’s World Cup 2026 results tracker and World Cup 2026 knockout bracket.

TMJ Verdict: France Were Ruthless, Morocco Were Blunted

France 2-0 Morocco was a match where possession and danger moved in different directions. Morocco controlled slightly more of the ball. France controlled almost everything that actually hurt.

Twenty-two shots, eight on target and a clean sheet made this a complete knockout performance. Morocco were organised and brave, but France were sharper, deeper and colder in the decisive zones.

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Last updated: 10 July 2026. This article was prepared from the supplied France 2-0 Morocco result, scoreboard details, lineup and event list, bench list and team-stat graphics. Venue, attendance, referee, formations, card, substitution and statistical data are based on the supplied match information.

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