Mbappe's reaction after France's quarter-final victory
Kylian Mbappe expressed his delight after France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, stating that the team had moved "a little closer" to their ultimate goal of winning the World Cup. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mbappe wrote: "A little closer" alongside a French flag emoji and a video. The match took place at Boston Stadium on July 9, 2026.
France reaches third consecutive semi-final
Goals from Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in the second half secured France's place in the semi-finals, marking Les Bleus' third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance. Mbappe was named Player of the Match for the third time in the 2026 edition, continuing his sensational form in the tournament.
Mbappe's goal-scoring milestone
Mbappe's opening goal against Morocco brought his total World Cup goals to 20 across the 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments. This milestone puts him just one goal shy of Lionel Messi's all-time tournament record of 21 goals. With his eighth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Mbappe joined Argentina's Messi at the top of the Golden Boot race.
Match details and impact
The quarter-final clash was a gripping encounter, with France dominating the second half to secure the win. Mbappe's goal not only helped his team advance but also highlighted his consistent performance on the world stage. The victory sets up a semi-final berth for France, who are aiming to defend their 2022 title.
