France advances after Morocco win, Thierry Henry lauds squad ahead of World Cup semifinals

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston during the 2026 World Cup, securing a place in the semifinals. Former French striker Thierry Henry entered the French locker room after the match, praising the team’s intensity, pressing and ball recovery without the ball. He highlighted the squad’s ability to maintain pressure and suggested they are ready for the upcoming semifinal against Spain on 14 July.

With four games remaining in the tournament, the race for the Golden Boot is tight. Kylian Mbappé (France) and Lionel Messi (Argentina) are level on eight goals each, while Norway’s Erling Haaland trails with seven. Tiebreakers will consider assists first and, if still equal, minutes played. The competition for the top scorer adds extra excitement as the knockout stage progresses.