France coach Didier Deschamps credited experience, unity and mental strength after his side defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semifinal. He also praised captain Kylian Mbappe's leadership and insisted collective effort remains France's greatest strength.
Ousmane Dembele scored a sensational first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to finish atop Group I at the FIFA World Cup. Norway, who rested Erling Haaland, progressed as runners-up despite the defeat, while Dembele entered the tournament's history books.
Barca coach Ronald Koeman repeated the starting eleven that had won 6-1 away to Real Sociedad two weeks ago but his side struggled to find the fluency it showed in San Sebastian
