France continued to write a new chapter in its World Cup history, combining qualification for the semi-finals with a new entry in its tournament record, after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 edition, as Les Bleus press on in pursuit of a third title.
The French side added a fresh milestone to their record by raising their total number of World Cup victories to 45, drawing level with Italy and sharing fourth place in the list of teams with the most wins in the tournament's history.
France made use of their victory over Morocco to advance in the tournament, currently being held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, reaffirming their enduring status among the great footballing nations in World Cup history.
Brazil continue to lead the all-time World Cup wins table with 79 victories, followed by Germany with 70, and Argentina in third place with 52, while France's tally has risen to 45, level with Italy in fourth.
France now aim to capitalise on their strong run by adding a third title to their collection, having previously been crowned world champions twice — first on home soil at the 1998 tournament, and then in Russia in 2018 — as they chase a new achievement in the current edition.