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Mbappé gets a goal and assist as France beats Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
Key takeaway Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, moving him one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
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