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Mbappe shines as France defeats Morocco 2-0 in semi-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Mbappe shines as France defeats Morocco 2-0 in semi-finals

Summary

France advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty early in the match but scored a stunning goal to break the deadlock. He later assisted Ousmane Dembele for the second goal, securing France's position for a potential third consecutive final. Despite a strong performance from Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who made several critical saves, France's offensive prowess proved too much. Mbappe celebrated the win but was seen leaving the pitch with an ice pack on his ankle, raising questions about his fitness ahead of the upcoming semi-final against either Spain or Belgium.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and provided an assist.
•France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0.
•Yassine Bounou had a standout performance for Morocco with multiple saves.
•Ousmane Dembele scored the second goal for France.
•Mbappe may face fitness concerns ahead of the next match.

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What they're saying

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France 2-0 Morocco: Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but responded in style with a stunning goal to help send an unstoppable-looking France into the semi-finals
— Yahoo Sports

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