FIFA WC: France through to semis as Kane turns villain for England | As it happened

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Published: December 10 , 2022 11:52 PM IST

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France's Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates scoring their first goal. Photo: Reuters/Dylan Martinez

France will meet Morocco in the second semifinal.

Al Khor (Qatar): Defending champions France edged out England 2-1 to enter the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup.

Aurelien Tchouameni drew first blood for France in the 17th minute. England captain Harry Kane converted a penalty to make it 1-1 in the 54th minute.

Harry Kane converted a penalty and missed one. Photo: AFP/Jack Guez

Oliver Giroud regained the lead for France in the 78th. Kane missed a penalty late in the game as England crashed out.

France will meet Morocco in the second semifinal.