France have moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Morocco, according to the BBC, delivering a display that underlined their status as one of the tournament’s leading contenders.

The result has reignited a debate about where this generation of Les Bleus sits in the country’s football history. France are two-time world champions, having lifted the trophy in 1998 and again in 2018, and the BBC suggests the current side may represent another special team.

In their win over Morocco, France showed why they are considered favourites to win the 2026 competition, the BBC reported. The performance added weight to the argument that the squad is capable of matching, or even surpassing, its celebrated predecessors.

With a place in the last four now secured, attention turns to whether France can convert their form into a third World Cup title. The BBC frames the achievement in the context of the nation’s previous triumphs, inviting comparison between eras.

For supporters, the question of whether this is the greatest-ever France team is likely to remain open until the tournament concludes. What is clear from the BBC’s account is that the team’s progress and their standing as favourites have set the stage for the closing stages of the competition.