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Kylian Mbappé downplayed a minor ankle knock after France’s 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco, saying he’s “all good” as Didier Deschamps noted no serious concerns; Mbappé also contributed as France advance to the World Cup 2026 semifinals and continue to chase the Golden Boot.
France coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé has a slight ankle issue after his late substitution against Morocco, while praising substitutes like Warren Zaire-Emery and Manu Kone for making an immediate impact. Deschamps highlighted three consecutive World Cup semi-finals for France, noted missed penalties and chances, and said the team will recover for the next opponent (Spain or Belgium) as Mbappé scored and France moved forward.
Kylian Mbappe overcame a saved early penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, scoring in the 60th minute and assisting Dembele for the second, reinforcing France’s status as the team to beat and ending Morocco’s dream run.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semifinal; Mbappé briefly left with an ankle knock but reassured fans that he’s fine and will be ready for Tuesday’s game against the Spain-Belgium winner in Dallas. France’s depth and Mbappé’s production have highlighted a dominant run in a star-studded tournament.
The article argues that Messi and Mbappé are mirroring each other on their World Cup journeys—Messi thriving in chaotic moments while Mbappé operates in serene form—as Argentina and France push toward what may be a repeat of Qatar’s final, with Messi delivering dramatic comebacks and Mbappé answering with late decisiveness in knockout play, both chasing a second title.
Kylian Mbappé revealed a minor ankle injury during France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco but said he’s completely fine after scoring his eighth goal of the tournament. He was subbed out in the 77th minute and France now eye a semifinal against Spain or Belgium.
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, with Mbappe scoring from the edge of the box and Dembele adding a second to send Didier Deschamps’s side to the semifinals, where they will face Spain or Belgium.
Mbappe scores in France's 2-0 win over Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals, matching Messi's eight goals in the tournament as their high-profile duel continues to define the event; Roy Keane lauds Mbappe while a lengthy penalty wait adds to the drama.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 to become the first semifinalist of the 2026 World Cup, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. France dominated despite 48% possession, outshooting Morocco 22-5 and posting a 3.04 to 0.14 edge in expected goals. Morocco had impressed earlier, but France’s depth and finishing proved decisive. The remaining quarterfinals are Spain vs. Belgium and Norway vs. England, with Argentina vs. Switzerland also on the schedule; the semifinals will pit France against the Spain/Belgium winner and Norway/England against Argentina/Switzerland.
Morocco is leveraging a rising World Cup profile and a major stadium-building push to press its case for hosting the 2030 final (as part of a Spain-Portugal-Morocco bid), while navigating domestic protests over spent on football infrastructure and a web of related football-political stories including Hakimi’s legal case and Mbappé’s racism controversy.
In Boston's World Cup 2026 quarter-final, France and Morocco are level at 0-0 at halftime after Mbappé’s delayed penalty miss. The first half featured a tense, cagey tempo with Morocco pressing and few clear chances, including a crossbar elsewhere, as France dominated at times but couldn’t convert, leaving the tie finely poised heading into the second half.
France, undefeated so far and led by Mbappé, clash with Morocco in the tournament’s opening 2026 quarterfinal in Foxborough. Morocco are without Ismael Saibari due to a hamstring injury and will deploy Brahim Díaz as a false nine, while captain Hakimi anchors the side and breakout teen Bouaddi shines in midfield—a Qatar 2022 semifinal rematch that could extend France’s perfect run or fuel another Moroccan upset.
France are favorites to beat Morocco in a likely low-scoring World Cup quarterfinal, powered by Mbappe and Dembele and backed by a tight defense; Morocco has impressed but remains the underdog, with history hinting at a 2-0 French win and France to win the title at +185 still seen as solid value.
France enter the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals as favorites against Morocco according to Opta’s simulations (about 61.7% win odds for France, 16.2% for Morocco, 22.1% for a draw leading to extra time), with kickoff on Thursday July 9 in Boston; the matchup rekindles the Mbappe–Hakimi friendship on opposing teams while Morocco chase a historic run after 2022, and the article also touches on other World Cup headlines from a high-profile halftime show to unrelated financial and visa matters tied to football.
France v Morocco, Spain v Belgium, England v Norway and Argentina v Switzerland headline the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in the United States, with Kane, Haaland and Mbappe set for standout clashes as the Golden Boot race heats up; Morocco bring a 34-match unbeaten run and Spain boast a long clean-sheet streak, while England and Argentina chase deeper runs. BBC coverage is available.