- France beat Morocco to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal.
- The strike took France captain Kylian Mbappe's World Cup tally to 20 goals in 20 matches.
- With that goal, Mbappe joined Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot race with eight goals.
- Mbappe was substituted in the 77th minute after appearing to suffer an injury, but later said the issue was minor.
- France had as many as 13 shots but only three of those were on target.
- Morocco made one attempt at goal that wasn’t even on target.
Kylian Mbappe played a pivotal role in France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, scoring in the 60th minute and assisting Ousmane Dembele shortly after. This win secures France's place in the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium match.34
Despite a goalless first half, France dominated the match with 13 shots, three of which were on target, while Morocco managed only one attempt that was off target. Mbappe's goal marked his eighth of the tournament, tying him with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. This achievement adds to his impressive record of 20 goals in 20 World Cup matches.5
Mbappe, who was substituted in the 77th minute due to a minor injury, reassured fans that he was fine and celebrated with his teammates after the match. France is now on the hunt for their third World Cup title, having previously won in 1998 and 2018.
“Kylian Mbappe's goal marked his 20th in World Cup history, achieving this in just 20 matches. Despite being substituted in the 77th minute due to a minor injury, he celebrated with teammates as France dominated with 13 shots, while Morocco failed to register a shot on target.”
The Indian Express
