Kylian Mbappe leads France past Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Kylian Mbappe leads France past Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal
Summary

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on July 10. Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and provided an assist in a match where Morocco initially looked to avenge their previous tournament loss in 2022. Despite a missed penalty by Mbappe in the first half, France capitalized on defensive gaps to secure victory, marking their continued dominance in the tournament. Morocco's run ends, but fans express hope for future competitions.

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  • Mbappe scored and assisted in France's 2-0 win.
  • Morocco's hopes included revenge for their 2022 semifinal loss.
  • Mbappe missed a penalty but rebounded with a goal.
  • This marks France's second consecutive semifinal appearance.
  • Morocco fans remain optimistic about future tournaments.
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Morocco came to the quarterfinal with high hopes and revenge on their minds, only to be met with the in-form team.

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