Mbappé explains missed penalty after France's victory over Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Kylian Mbappé addressed the media following France's 1-0 win against Morocco. He expressed surprise at missing a penalty kick, attributing the miss to confusion with the referee regarding the penalty decision. After the game, Mbappé sought clarification from referee Facundo Tello, but a hydration break interrupted their discussion. The incident highlighted the pressures and uncertainties players can face during crucial moments in matches.
- •France defeats Morocco 1-0 in the match.
- •Mbappé misses a penalty after confusion with the referee.
- •He seeks an explanation from referee Facundo Tello post-match.
- •Hydration break interrupts further discussion about the penalty.
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Mbappé explains in detail why he missed the penalty
"Kylian Mbappé spoke to the press after France’s victory over Morocco, in which, in addition to shining with the 1-0, he also surprised everyone by missing from the penalty spot. "I missed the pen...
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