After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

The atmosphere inside the locker room at Albert Stadium was completely different from what it had been fifteen minutes earlier.

The England players looked to be in good spirits, but manager Gareth Southgate's voice was unusually sober.

"Guys, well done! But we're only halfway there! France will definitely come back strong; they'll be like a wounded lion! Remember, stay focused, stay disciplined, play tough on defense, and be ruthless on the counter-attacks! Especially you, Kyle," he said, looking at Kyle Walker.

"Keep Mbappe shut down in the second half!"

On the other hand, the French team's locker room was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Deschamps' roar could be faintly heard.

"Cheer up! This isn't how we're behaving! Griezmann, you need to receive the ball more! Kylian, calm down and use your brain! We need more crosses, find Giroud! In the second half, I want to see a different team!"

"Beep—!"

The second half began in an even more tense atmosphere.

The French team seemed like a completely different team, launching a relentless attack from the moment the whistle blew.

Deschamps has clearly made adjustments, with the two full-backs pushing up more and the midfielders distributing the ball more to the wings, attempting to find Giroud as a target man in the penalty area with crosses.

England remained calm and retreated to defend, their white defense as solid as a rock, resisting the onslaught of the blue waves.

Mbappe remained active, but Walker was like a persistent thorn in his side, making it difficult for him to find a comfortable space to accelerate.

Dembele's several breakthroughs on the right wing were effectively thwarted by Luke Shaw.

However, the turning point in a football match often happens in an instant.

In the 55th minute, France's relentless attacks finally paid off.

After a one-two pass with Mbappe, Theo Hernandez forced his way down the wing!

Instead of opting for a low cross, he glanced at the penalty area and then unleashed a high, high cross with his left foot!

The ball arced high in the air and flew towards the far post of England's six-yard box.

Center forward Giroud, this veteran, demonstrated his instincts as a dominant force in the penalty area and his formidable physical attributes.

He accurately judged the landing point and jumped powerfully.

Stones, who was responsible for marking him, also jumped at the same time, but Giroud seemed to have an invisible force in the air. He almost completely pressed down on Stones, gaining absolute air superiority!

Despite his height, Giroud has a pretty impressive jumping ability.

"Cross! Giroud jumps up, he completely pins Stones down!!!" the French commentator exclaimed.

Giroud soared through the air like an eagle spreading its wings, delivering a powerful header to the incoming ball.

The ball hurtled toward the goal like a cannonball.

Pickford reacted quickly, but the ball was too fast and the angle was too tricky, flying into the net almost skimming the bottom edge of the crossbar!

"Goal...goal! Giroud! Olivier Giroud! France has equalized! 1-1!" The commentator's voice was filled with disbelief. "Giroud's goal...completely outjumped Stones! His jumping advantage was too obvious, and his timing was perfect!"

After scoring, Giroud roared wildly and rushed towards the corner flag to celebrate. The French players swarmed him.

Inside the penalty area, Stones helplessly spread his hands, complaining to the referee that Giroud had pressed down on him, but the referee signaled that the goal was valid.

The most interesting thing is that when Giroud jumped up, the camera just happened to capture Mbappe standing next to him. He looked at Giroud's towering goal with his mouth slightly open and his face showing an almost "dumb" and incredulous expression of horror.

This expression was later photoshopped into memes by many netizens because Mbappe's expression was just too funny.

[Mbappe: Giroud, you are the true Gallic Rooster]

1 is better than 1!

The suspense of the game has been rekindled.

The French fans inside the Albert Stadium were instantly ignited, their roar almost lifting the roof off.

England fans fell into a brief silence.

The atmosphere was extremely tense; any small mistake could determine the outcome of the match.

The equalizer boosted the morale of the French team, and they launched an even more aggressive attack.

England, on the other hand, steadied themselves and patiently looked for counter-attacking opportunities.

The match entered its most brutal and intense phase, with every scramble for the ball feeling like a knife to the bone.

In the 65th minute, it was a direct, head-to-head duel between two superstars.

England's attack in the attacking third was cleared by Varane, and the ball fell to the left flank of France's defense, an area that seemed to pose little threat.

Mbappe quickly started his run, ready to receive the ball.

This is a golden opportunity for a counter-attack, as long as he gets the ball.

It can then use its unparalleled speed to penetrate deep into the heart of England.

However, just as Mbappe was about to touch the ball, a white figure appeared from the side and behind like lightning.

Yan Yuan had somehow managed to retreat to such a deep defensive position!

Mbappe was clearly a bit careless, thinking that his explosive power would be enough to shake off all the pursuers.

He tried to shield the ball with his body, then dribbled forward.

But Yan Yuan gave him no chance! Yan Yuan quickly closed in, and instead of blindly kicking, he used the terrifying core strength forged by his 188cm height and 85kg weight to engage Mbappe in his first solid physical confrontation!

"Bang!" The dull thud of muscles colliding seemed to be transmitted through the broadcast signal.

At the moment of contact, Mbappe clearly felt a tremendous force coming from the side, causing his body to lurch and his feet to stumble.

Yan Yuan's lower body was as stable as a rock, giving him a complete advantage in the confrontation.

Taking advantage of Mbappe's momentary loss of balance, Yan Yuan's long leg made a precise tackle, stealing the ball from Mbappe's feet.

Mbappe completely lost his balance and fell to the ground in a sorry state.

He fell to the ground, and when he got up, you could tell he was a little dazed.

Mbappe couldn't believe that he had been so decisively defeated by Yan Yuan in a purely physical confrontation.

"Yan Yuan! What a brilliant tackle!!! He intercepted the ball from Mbappe's feet! A perfect defensive play! Mbappe, who was running at high speed, has fallen!" The British commentator's voice was distorted with excitement.

Coach Zhang Lu was practically shouting, "Wow! My God! Yan Yuan! That physique! That defense! Mbappe simply can't handle it! Look at that physicality, they're not even in the same league! Yan Yuan's interception was so inspiring!"

After intercepting the ball, Yan Yuan didn't even glance at Mbappe lying on the ground. He immediately dribbled forward and launched a quick counter-attack.

He calmly observed the situation.

He passed the ball to Bellingham, who was there to receive it.

Yan Yuan waved his hand and shouted across the field.

"Press it down!!!!"

England instantly switched from defense to attack.

Although the counterattack ended with Bellingham's long-range shot going slightly wide, the significance of this offensive and defensive duel far exceeded the result.

The camera repeatedly showed Mbappe's bewildered expression when he fell, and Yan Yuan's calm leadership as he directed his teammates to press forward after intercepting the ball.

This scene became a classic moment in the match and even in this World Cup!

It greatly boosted the morale of the entire England team, while undoubtedly dealing a heavy blow to the confidence of Mbappe and the French team.

This match seemed to have exhausted the last bit of spirit for the French team.

England seized the opportunity and took control of the game.

In the 76th minute, England continued to besiege the French penalty area.

Rashford received the ball on the left wing, and facing Theo's defense, he made a delicate change of direction and broke into the penalty area.

In his haste to cover, Upamecano was a little slow in his tackle and tripped Rashford!

"A penalty?!" the British commentator exclaimed.

The referee's whistle blew without hesitation! His finger pointed firmly to the penalty spot! Penalty!

"Penalty! The referee has awarded a penalty! Upamecano committed a foul! England have a golden opportunity!"

French players surrounded the referee to protest, but VAR confirmed that the decision was correct.

Harry Kane took the penalty.

Kane held the ball and calmly placed it in front of the penalty spot.

He faced his club teammate Lloris and took a deep breath.

Run-up, shot! A powerful shot that flew straight into the top corner of the goal! Lloris guessed the wrong way!

"Goal!!!! Kane! Harry Kane! England are in the lead again! 2-1!"

2-1! England have taken the lead again!

Falling behind again, the French team clearly lost their composure, making more passing errors and becoming impatient in their attacks.

Under the constant attention of Yan Yuan and Walker, Mbappe almost disappeared from the field.

Deschamps made several substitutions, but with little effect.

The game-winning goal came in the 82nd minute.

England intercepted the ball in their own half, and Pickford launched a quick attack with a throw-in.

Kane received the ball near the midfield line, and without even stopping it, he delivered a precise through ball that pierced through the entire French defense.

The ball, like a scalpel, passed between the two French center-backs.

At the same time, Yan Yuan understood immediately and activated the device instantly.

He pushed his speed to the limit, leaving all the French players who were chasing him behind, creating a one-on-one opportunity. He was like a red lightning bolt, piercing straight into the heart of the French team.

Facing the attacking force of Luo Li, Yan Yuan remained calm to the point of being suffocating.

He dribbled into the penalty area, observed Lloris's center of gravity, and then deftly slotted the ball into the far corner.

The ball slid past the fallen Lloris and rolled steadily into the net.

"One-on-one! Yan Yuan! Shot into the far corner! Goal!!!!!!!!! Yan Yuan! Brace! England 3-1, securing the victory! Long live the England captain!!" The British commentators went absolutely wild!

After scoring, Yan Yuan finally unleashed all his passion, rushing towards the corner flag and sliding on his knees in celebration.

His teammates pounced on him and pinned him down.

This goal completely sealed the victory!

The remaining time became wasted time.

England maintained a steady pace, and France was powerless to turn the tide.

In stoppage time, Mbappe's weak shot flew high into the stands, bringing a somber end to his poor performance in this World Cup.

"Beep—beep—beep!!!"

The final whistle blew.

England defeated France 3-1.

Head held high, they marched into the World Cup semi-finals!

England players and fans were in a frenzy of celebration.

Old Lin and Old Yan in the audience were also hugging and cheering.

Old Yan shouted to the fans next to him.

"See that? That England number 7 on the field is my son!"

On the field, Yan Yuan and Kane embraced tightly, and all the England players were celebrating wildly for this epic victory.

On the other side, Mbappe, head down and looking dejected, quickly left the field accompanied by his teammates.

This highly anticipated Earth derby ended with Yan Yuan's complete victory and the overall triumph of the England team.

The Three Lions have taken another solid step toward their dream of winning the World Cup trophy.

……

The smoke from the England-France match had not yet completely cleared when the result of another quarter-final shocked the world once again.

The Atlas Lions of Africa, Morocco.

In a hard-fought battle, they relied on tenacious defense and an efficient counter-attack to incredibly eliminate the Portuguese team, which boasts superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva, with a score of 1-0.

They made history by reaching the World Cup semi-finals!

The news drew attention from the entire football world.

Morocco, the dark horse team that topped their group ahead of Croatia and Belgium and went on to eliminate Spain and Portugal, has become the most legendary story of this World Cup.

Now, they stand between England and the final.

After defeating Morocco, England will advance to the final.