Kylian Mbappé scores as France leads Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals held in Philadelphia on July 4. With this victory, Mbappé set a new record for the most knockout stage goals in World Cup history, reaching 12 goals. France previously faced a determined Moroccan side but managed to secure their place in the semifinals with two first-half goals. The match saw France continuing their pursuit of a second consecutive World Cup title.
- •France wins 2-0 against Morocco in the quarterfinals.
- •Kylian Mbappé sets a World Cup record with 12 knockout stage goals.
- •Ousmane Dembélé also scored for France.
- •Match took place in Philadelphia on July 4.
- •France aims for back-to-back World Cup titles.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé sets new World Cup record in France’s 2-0 win over Morocco
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