World Cup – Mbappe scores as France defeats Morocco 2-0

In the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, France, playing at the Gillet Stadium, defeated Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappe and Dembele.

Four minutes into the match, France created an attacking opportunity. Mbappe received a pass from Dué near the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide. Shortly after, Dembele crossed the ball, and Upamecano's header was saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bounou.

In the 10th minute, Mbappe passed the ball to Dué, who received it outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player. In the 18th minute, Dué chipped the ball into the penalty area from the left, and Dembélé's header went wide. In the 21st minute, France attacked from a corner kick, and Rabiot headed the ball, but it went over the bar.

In the 25th minute, Morocco lost possession, and Mbappe was brought down by Manchester United defender Mazraoui while attempting a breakthrough. The referee awarded France a penalty. Mbappe took the penalty, but it was saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bonou. In the 32nd minute, Dembele received a diagonal pass from Mbappe, broke through the defense, and fired a long-range shot, but it went wide.

In the 36th minute, Olisé delivered a cross, and Koundé headed the ball towards goal, but it was cleared by an opposing player. In first-half stoppage time, Saliba passed the ball to Manu Koné, whose long-range shot was blocked. Four minutes later, Morocco had a free-kick opportunity, and Achraf's shot went wide.

In the 54th minute of the second half, Mbappe orchestrated an attack, and Dué followed up with a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bounou. In the 60th minute, Dué passed the ball to Mbappe, who received it and curled a shot past the defense to score, giving France a 1-0 lead.

In the 63rd minute, Moroccan defender Issa Diop fouled Mbappe and was shown a yellow card by the referee. In the 66th minute, Mbappe passed the ball from the middle, and Dembele received it and ran to the edge of the penalty area before firing a long-range shot into the net, extending France's lead to 2-0.

In the 71st minute, France substituted Zaire Emery for Manu Koné. In the 77th minute, Kylian Mbappé, who had scored for France, suffered an injury and was subsequently replaced by Philippe Mateta. In the 83rd minute, Morocco attempted a counter-attack; Achraf Hakimi passed the ball to Azidin Onassis, who unleashed a long-range shot, but it was saved by French goalkeeper Maignan.

In the 84th minute, Morocco took a corner kick, and El Añoui's header went wide. In the 86th minute, Barkola passed the ball to Olise, whose follow-up shot also went wide.

Ultimately, France defeated Morocco 2-0, successfully advancing to the World Cup semi-finals.

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