Sports Desk: France took another step toward defending their World Cup title by defeating an in-form Morocco to book a place in the semi-finals. The African side's historic journey came to an end as the French team's pace, quality, and experience ultimately proved too strong.Before the match, Morocco coach Mohammed Ouahbi declared that his team had not come merely to compete—they had come to win the World Cup. Carrying that confidence onto the pitch, Morocco started with belief. However, they struggled to contain France's star-studded attack and tactically disciplined football.The decisive moment came in the second half when the French forwards turned the match in their favor. A brilliant run by Kylian Mbappé created space in the Moroccan defense, allowing Ousmane Dembélé to break forward. He then calmly slotted a precise low shot into the corner, leaving the Moroccan goalkeeper with no chance.Just six minutes later, France doubled their advantage and took complete control of the contest. Although Morocco tried to respond after conceding twice, they were unable to break through France's resolute defense.France had an opportunity to extend the lead further in the closing stages. In the 88th minute, Jean-Philippe Mateta came close to scoring, but his finish lacked the necessary accuracy. Had he converted the chance, the final scoreline could have been even more convincing.With this victory, France once again demonstrated why they are considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup. Although Morocco's campaign ended in defeat, their remarkable performances and historic run will be remembered as one of the tournament's most inspiring stories.