Mbappé's redemption fuels France's World Cup semifinal push

Kylian Mbappé’s late heroics secured France’s place in the World Cup (WC) semifinals after a 2‑0 victory over Morocco, with the French forward converting his 20th tournament goal despite earlier missing a penalty. The win guarantees Les Bleus a spot in the next knockout round. Mbappé initially saw his chance slip when his spot‑kick was saved, leaving France temporarily level.

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Undeterred, he struck again moments later, finding the net to make it 1‑0 and marking his twentieth World Cup goal.

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The second goal came later, sealing a 2‑0 result that sent France through to the semifinals.