France defeats Morocco 2-0 in 2026 World Cup quarterfinal (legrandcontinent.eu)

• France beats Morocco 2-0 in World Cup quarterfinal
• Mbappé and Dembélé score; France keeps clean sheet in knockout matches
• Mbappé (8) and Dembélé (5) match Brazil 2002 duo
• Morocco and all African teams eliminated
• African football: breadth but no elite depth

"France beat Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on July 9. Goals by Mbappé and Dembélé. France has not conceded a goal in three knockout matches and has never trailed in the tournament. Mbappé and Dembélé have 8 and 5 goals respectively, matching Brazil's 2002 duo of Ronaldo and Rivaldo. Olise leads assists with 5. Morocco eliminated; all African teams out. The article notes African football's breadth but lack of elite depth."