Deschamps: "A difficult match, we overcame a big obstacle"

The impression is that the French national football team has routinely reached the semi-finals of the World Cup. The "Tricolores" easily defeated Morocco in the quarter-finals, 2:0.

It wasn't all smooth sailing for Didier Deschamps' side, however. Moroccan goalkeeper Yacine Bono was in good spirits in the first half, saving a Kylian Mbappe penalty.

However, in the second half of the match, it was the Real Madrid ace who unlocked the opponents' net, and Usman Dembele sealed their ticket to the semi-finals.

"It was a tough game. We missed a penalty and missed some chances, but we are now exactly where we wanted to be. I guess there is a lot of excitement and passion in France. We are in our bubble here, and I especially. That is what we are here for, and the players have an obligation to do everything they can to get as far as possible. We have overcome a big obstacle," Deschamps said after the match.

Besides the missed penalty, Mbappe had one great chance before scoring. It didn't sway him.

"There are no problems with Kylian, he never doubts himself, even though he had a chance before he scored."

"Tricolori" will find out their rival tonight - it will be the winner of the match between Spain and Belgium (21pm).

"We will recover well and see who our opponent will be," concluded the France coach.