After knocking out Morocco, Mbappe has reminded France that they are not yet close to winning the championship title.

France delivered a convincing performance to eliminate Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, progression to the semi-finals has not made Kylian Mbappé complacent. The team captain stressed that Les Bleus have not yet reached their main goal, with far greater challenges still waiting ahead.

Les Bleus secured their spot in the final four after beating Morocco 2-0 at Boston Stadium, United States on Friday. Mbappé opened France's lead in the 60th minute, before Ousmane Dembélé doubled the scoreline six minutes later.

This victory made France the first team to confirm a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. Didier Deschamps' squad will await the winner of the Spain vs Belgium fixture to determine their next opponent, as both sides compete for a place in the tournament final.

Despite being one of the standout performers of the win, Mbappé chose to redirect the team's focus towards the next challenge. The 27-year-old forward stated that France's journey towards lifting the world championship trophy is still far from complete.

"We still have a long road ahead. We know the opponents we will face next are tougher than any we have already played. We are ready for the upcoming challenge," Mbappé stated after the match, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

This statement reflects the cautious mentality within the France camp. Les Bleus have refused to grow complacent or satisfied with their achievements so far in the tournament.

France's form has rightfully drawn attention. After progressing through the group stage in dominant fashion, they have maintained this consistent form into the knockout rounds.

The victory over Morocco extends the impressive unbeaten run built by Didier Deschamps' side, with Mbappé once again acting as the central figure behind the result.

His goal against Morocco further solidifies his status as one of the strongest candidates for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, while confirming his role as Les Bleus' primary attacking catalyst.

Elsewhere, Ousmane Dembélé's contribution demonstrates just how difficult France's forward line has become to stop. The partnership between both players has proven to be one of the main weapons that has carried France through to the semi-final stage.

Beating Morocco sees Les Bleus qualify for three consecutive World Cup semi-finals, having achieved the same feat in 2018 and 2022.

France lifted the world championship trophy at the 2018 edition held in Russia. Four years later they once again reached the final, only to finish as runners-up following a penalty shootout defeat to Argentina.