The lead
July 9, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA — Kylian Mbappé scores after missed penalty as France dispatch Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal. Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.
How the match unfolded
This Quarter-finals match finished 2-0 for France over Morocco in regulation on the official ESPN match center. France seized early momentum when Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Désiré Doué. in the 60'. The final swing came in the 66' when Ousmane Dembélé (France) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.. 63,811 fans were in the building at Gillette Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Penalty drama:
Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
France leave Gillette Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. The knockout result reshapes the path toward the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
What comes next
France await the next round while the 2026 World Cup narrows toward the semi-finals and final.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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