Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final..
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Kylian Mbappe scored a spectacular goal and set up another as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals.
- Kylian Mbappe scored his 8th goal of the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot.
- The French forward also assisted Ousmane Dembele for the second goal.
- France will face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals, aiming for their third consecutive final.
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Mbappe Strikes Again as France Beat Morocco to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals - July 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored a spectacular goal and set up another as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has vowed that the Atlas Lions will return stronger after their 2026 World Cup quarter-final exit, aiming to build on their experience for future challenges and the 2030 World Cup which Morocco will co-host. At the same time, Lionel Messi led a remarkable comeback for Argentina despite missing a penalty, with the team still in contention for the World Cup. European champions Spain aim to secure a World Cup semi-final clash with France by defeating Belgium in a quarter-final match on Friday. Meanwhile, despite the World Cup's expansion to 48 teams, the quarter-final lineup shows continued dominance by European nations, with six of the eight remaining teams hailing from Europe.
