Kylian Mbappe's penalty saved after lengthy VAR review in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Kylian Mbappe's penalty attempt in the first half of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco was saved following an extensive VAR review. The review delayed his kick, prompting questions about its impact on Mbappe's performance. He was brought down in the box, leading to the penalty, which was confirmed after a prolonged assessment. Following the unsuccessful penalty, Mbappe expressed frustration to the referee. The match is ongoing, and developments surrounding the review may become a talking point depending on the final result.
- •Mbappe's penalty was saved by the Moroccan goalkeeper.
- •The VAR review process for the penalty was unusually long.
- •Mbappe had to reset the ball multiple times during the wait.
- •The incident occurred in the first half of the World Cup match.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why ref took so long for VAR review before Kylian Mbappe's penalty was saved in France-Morocco
"This was an odd process and it didn't help Mbappe.
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