World Cup 2026: France 2-0 Morocco Player Ratings

Morocco’s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an end in the quarter-finals as France secured a 2-0 victory to advance to the last four. Didier Deschamps’ side proved clinical at both ends of the pitch, while the Atlas Lions bowed out with their heads held high after another memorable tournament.

Match Report

France started the match at a blistering pace and nearly opened the scoring from the penalty spot inside the opening ten minutes. Kylian Mbappe’s effort was brilliantly denied by Yassine Bounou, but the French captain made amends moments later by firing Les Bleus ahead after a swift attacking move. Morocco responded positively and enjoyed long spells of possession but struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against France’s disciplined defensive structure.

Mohamed Ouahbi’s side continued to press after the break, with Azzedine Ounahi and Bilal El Khannouss attempting to dictate play from midfield. However, France remained dangerous on the counterattack and repeatedly exposed Morocco’s back line with their pace.

The decisive moment arrived midway through the second half when Ousmane Dembele doubled France’s advantage with his fifth goal of the tournament, finishing clinically after another flowing move. Morocco continued to battle until the final whistle, but Bono was forced into several more saves to prevent the scoreline from becoming heavier.

Although the Atlas Lions failed to reach another World Cup semi-final, they once again demonstrated why they remain one of Africa’s strongest footballing nations after defeating Canada and France’s European rivals on their route to the last eight.

Morocco Player Ratings

Goalkeeper

Yassine Bounou – 8.0

Morocco’s best player. Saved Mbappé’s early penalty and produced several outstanding stops despite conceding twice.

Defence

Achraf Hakimi – 6.2

Worked tirelessly on the right flank but found it difficult to contain France’s pace and received a yellow card.

Ismael Diop – 6.4

Battled bravely in central defence but was booked during the second half.

Noussair Mazraoui – 6.0

Struggled against France’s dangerous right-sided attacks.

Anass Salah-Eddine – 6.4

Showed composure before making way in the second half.

Midfield

Neil El Aynaoui – 6.7

Worked hard to keep Morocco competitive in midfield.

Ayyoub Bouaddi – 6.1

Could not impose himself before being substituted.

Azzedine Ounahi – 6.6

Tried to dictate possession but was closely marked throughout.

Attack

Bilal El Khannouss – 6.7

Led Morocco’s attacking efforts before being replaced.

Brahim Diaz – 6.4

Showed flashes of quality but found little space.

Chemsdine Talbi – 6.3

Worked hard without creating many clear opportunities.

Substitutes

Sofyan Amrabat – 6.7

Added experience after replacing Bouaddi.

Soufiane Rahimi – 6.2

Unable to make the desired impact from the bench.

Zakaria El Ouahdi – 6.7

A positive cameo on the left side.

Gessime Yassine – 6.5

Injected fresh energy during the closing stages.

Amine Sbai – 6.3

Limited influence after coming on late.

Verdict

Bono once again underlined his status as one of the tournament’s outstanding goalkeepers with another exceptional display, but France’s superior efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Morocco’s World Cup campaign ends in disappointment, yet the Atlas Lions leave North America having once again showcased the quality and resilience of African football on the global stage.