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Kylian Mbappé scores as France leads Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:17 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores as France leads Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal
Summary

France faces Morocco in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 9, 2026. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring, providing France with a significant advantage early in the match. Despite Morocco's efforts, including a missed penalty that momentarily shifted momentum, they struggled to penetrate the French defense. France's blend of pace and tactical discipline has kept Morocco from finding any rhythm, as they advance toward a potential semifinal. The match continues at Boston Stadium.

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  • •France leads 1-0 after Kylian Mbappé's goal.
  • •Morocco missed a penalty, failing to capitalize on early opportunities.
  • •French defense remains strong, limiting Morocco's chances.
  • •Match played at Boston Stadium on July 9, 2026.
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  • 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Three Observations from France’s inevitable 2-0 win over Morocco
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France did what we all expected them to, now they move on to the semi-finals.

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