France captain Kylian Mbappé says the team is not taking its World Cup semifinal place as a sign they have already done enough. Speaking after France reach the last four, Mbappé emphasizes that while the squad is pleased to have advanced, the remaining matches will be “even harder.”
Multiple outlets report that France qualify for the semifinals following a 2–0 win over Morocco on Thursday. Yahoo Sports also places the moment in historical context, noting that France has won the World Cup twice before—1998 and 2018—and finished as runners-up in 2022 after losing the final on penalties to Argentina.
Overall, the coverage converges on Mbappé’s message of focus and restraint: the team is satisfied with reaching the semifinals but continues to treat upcoming games as the greater test. There is no indication in the provided reports of a change in approach or lineup; the common theme is that France remains cautious about what comes next.
