Dembélé scores as France reaches third straight World Cup semi‑final

French striker Ousmane Dembélé capped a spirited performance for Les Bleus with a goal against Morocco on Thursday, helping France secure a vital victory in the FIFA World Cup group stage. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner quickly shifted his focus to the next phase of the tournament, noting that the upcoming match would be his third consecutive World Cup semi‑final appearance.

Dembélé praised team captain Kylian Mbappé, who also found the net in the same game, highlighting the player’s leadership and goal‑scoring prowess. “Mbappé’s presence on the pitch is a constant source of inspiration,” Dembélé said, underscoring the duo’s importance to France’s campaign. With the semi‑final looming, the French side will look to build on their recent form and secure a place in the final.