Mbappé scores to secure France's place in World Cup semifinals
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored after missing a penalty to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, 2026. France was awarded a penalty in the first half following a foul by Noussair Mazraoui, but Mbappé was denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. He later netted the opening goal in the 60th minute, with Ousmane Dembélé adding a second just six minutes later. France now advances to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the upcoming match between Spain and Belgium.
- •Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty but recovered to score.
- •France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals.
- •Ousmane Dembélé scored the second goal shortly after Mbappé.
- •France will play the winner of Spain versus Belgium in the semifinals.
- 11:15 PMESPN — Mbappé guides France past Morocco to WC semis
- 10:49 PMBBC Sport — France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappe Strikes Again After Missing Penalty As France Outclass Morocco To Reach Semi-Finals
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé misses penalty but France beat Morocco to reach semi-finals
"Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty but made up for it with a brilliant goal to help France beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals. France were awarded a penalty in the first half after Noussair Mazraoui brought Mbappé down inside the box.
"Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.
"Kylian Mbappé recovered from a missed penalty to score his 20th World Cup goal and help send France through to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
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External links- ESPNJul 9, 2026, 11:15 PMMbappé guides France past Morocco to WC semis
Kylian Mbappé recovered from a missed penalty to score his 20th World Cup goal and help send France through to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
- BBC SportJul 9, 2026, 10:49 PMFrance into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 10:43 PMMbappe Strikes Again After Missing Penalty As France Outclass Morocco To Reach Semi-Finals
Mbappe, who at 27 became the youngest player to rack up 20 World Cup appearances, also bagged his 20th World Cup goal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 10:18 PMMbappé misses penalty but France beat Morocco to reach semi-finals
Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty but made up for it with a brilliant goal to help France beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals. France were awarded a penalty in the first half after Noussair Mazraoui brought Mbappé down inside the box.
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