Kylian Mbappé delivered a decisive performance as France defeated Morocco 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 9, 2026. The match, played at a venue yet to be confirmed, saw Mbappé score the winning goal after missing a penalty in the first half.
According to match reports, Mbappé's penalty was saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou in the 34th minute. However, the French captain redeemed himself in the second half, scoring in the 67th minute to put France ahead. Morocco had equalized earlier through a goal from Achraf Hakimi in the 52nd minute.
France had taken an early lead through a goal from Antoine Griezmann in the 15th minute. The victory sets up a semifinal clash for France, who are defending their 2018 World Cup title. Mbappé's performance underscores his status as one of the tournament's key players.
