France advances to World Cup semifinals – holds firm as favorite
France convincingly beat Morocco on July 9 to reach the World Cup semifinals — international press now regards them as the team to beat.
France secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinal match on July 9, with goals from Mbappé and Dembélé. This win clinched their place in the semifinals and solidified their reputation as tournament favorites.
International media highlight that the French squad is demonstrating top-tier performance and is now seen as the primary contender for the championship. Their progression to the semifinal has intensified fans’ expectations and is fueling increased betting interest in their title run.
Attention now turns to whether Les Bleus can sustain this form in the remaining matches and confirm their status as the dominant favorite.
