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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 The team's star striker, Kylian Mbappé, played a key role in the win, scoring a goal and providing an assist. 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's goal was his eighth of the tournament, and he also missed a penalty kick in the first half. Despite an injury scare, Mbappé said he is fine and the team is moving forward.
Further details about the game and France's path to the semifinals are available from the source. The win marks the third straight World Cup tournament that France has reached the semifinals.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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