Analysis The numbers behind the result
France's clinical finishing overwhelms Morocco despite even possession
France's 2-0 victory was fully deserved, with their 3.10 xG dwarfing Morocco's 0.13, reflecting their superior chance creation despite near-even possession (48% vs 52%). Didier Deschamps' side were ruthlessly efficient, converting two of their 8 shots on target from 21 total attempts, while Morocco managed just 1 shot on goal from 5 attempts. Kylian Mbappé was decisive, scoring in the 60th minute and assisting Ousmane Dembélé's 66th-minute strike after an earlier missed penalty.
The match turned on France's ability to penetrate Morocco's defence, with 12 shots inside the box compared to Morocco's solitary effort. Morocco's 52% possession yielded only 0.13 xG, highlighting their lack of cutting edge. France's 3.10 xG — bolstered by 5 corners and 89% pass accuracy — tells the story of a side who dominated the quality, not just the quantity, of chances. The key stat: France's 8 shots on target to Morocco's 1.