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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points Mbappé's goal was scored in the 60th minute, and he later left the game due to an injury scare. France has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0.
France has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0. The team's star striker, Kylian Mbappé, played a key role in the win, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Mbappé also missed a penalty kick in the first half.
Mbappé's goal was scored in the 60th minute, and he later left the game due to an injury scare. Despite this, he has stated that he is fine, aside from a right ankle issue. Another French player, Ousmane Dembélé, also scored in the game.
Further details about the match are available from the source. France's win marks their third straight World Cup tournament semifinal appearance.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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