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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

Mbappé explains missed penalty after France's victory over Morocco

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Mbappé explains in detail why he missed the penalty

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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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