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Kylian Mbappe scores as France advances to World Cup semifinals

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:38 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Kylian Mbappe scores as France advances to World Cup semifinals
Summary

France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco on July 9, advancing to the World Cup semifinals for the third consecutive tournament. Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the tournament on the hour mark, while Ousmane Dembele also contributed to the scoreline. Despite missing a penalty earlier in the game, Mbappe's performance was highlighted by coach Didier Deschamps, who praised his resilience. France's next opponent will be determined from the matchup between Spain and Belgium.

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  • •France defeats Morocco 2-0 to reach semifinals
  • •Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth World Cup goal
  • •Ousmane Dembele adds a second goal for France
  • •France's next opponent will be either Spain or Belgium
Latest Updates
  • 12:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals
  • 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — 'When it's Kylian, there's no problem': Deschamps after France into semis
What they're saying
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Mbappé misses penalty but scores in win against Morocco ‘There’s no problem, he never hesitates,’ says France coach Didier Deschamps saluted the mentality of his players after France beat Morocco 2-0 in Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final. “That’s three semi-finals in a row,” he said. “That’s already good. But even though it seems logical and natural for us to be here you still have to achieve it.” Is there a secret? “My credit goes to the players but maybe I do my job well,” Deschamps said. “This is a human venture we are sharing. The only truth is the one on the pitch but the human aspect is extremely important. It’s not copy and paste. It’s never the same situation or conditions. The most important thing in my life has always been the jersey and it’s good to see this group feel the same way.” Continue reading...

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France coach Didier Deschamps paid tribute to forward Kylian Mbappe after he scored his eighth goal of the World Cup to fire Les Bleus into the semi-finals on Thursday.France will face either Spain or Belgium for a place in the World Cup final.

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