Kylian Mbappé once again rose to the occasion, scoring the decisive goal as France defeated a resilient Morocco side to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
The Atlas Lions produced another courageous performance, frustrating the defending champions for much of the match with their disciplined defending. However, France’s quality eventually prevailed, with Mbappé delivering the moment of brilliance that separated the two sides.
The victory keeps France’s dream of retaining the FIFA World Cup alive and further cements Mbappé’s status as one of the tournament’s standout stars.
Mbappé also reached a historic milestone alongside teammate Ousmane Dembélé. The French pair became the first teammates from the same nation since Brazil’s legendary duo of Ronaldo and Rivaldo at the 2002 FIFA World Cup to each score five or more goals in a single tournament.
France now march confidently into the semi-finals, while Morocco bow out with pride after another remarkable World Cup campaign that captured the admiration of football fans around the world.
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