Mbappe shines with a star performance at the 2026 World Cup

French striker Kylian Mbappé opened the World Cup quarter‑final against Morocco with a penalty that slipped over the bar, but quickly recovered his composure. He struck twice in the second half, breaking through the defense and securing a 2‑0 win for France.

The victory propelled Les Bleus into the semifinals, and Mbappé’s brace cemented his reputation as one of the tournament’s leading talents.