After defeating Morocco, France secured their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive tournament, with three French players having been part of the squad at all three World Cups.

France reached the semi-finals at three consecutive World Cups in 2018, 2022 and 2026. According to statistics, Mbappe, Dembele and Lucas Hernandez, all members of the current France squad, have played in the semi-finals of all three World Cups.

Previously, only Germany striker Miroslav Klose held the record for appearing in the semifinals at three consecutive World Cups; from 2002 to 2014, he was part of the team that reached the semifinals at all four World Cups.