France's Dominance Masks a Deeper Issue in World Cup Quarterfinals The World Cup quarterfinals are always a thrilling stage of the tournament, but this year's matchup between France and Morocco felt more like a coronation than a contest.
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored two goals each to lead Les Bleus to a 2 0 victory over the Atlas Lions, sending them into the semifinals with ease.
France's dominance on the field was almost certainly a factor in this outcome. The team's impressive performance, which generated 3. 05 expected goals, stifled Morocco's attack at every turn, leaving them with just 0.