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Kylian Mbappé World Cup goals, stats, highlights as France faces Morocco
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Editor's note: Follow our live updates for France vs Morocco
All eyes will once again be on Kylian Mbappé when France faces Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9.
Mbappé has been one of the biggest reasons France has reached the quarterfinal stage again, scoring seven goals in five games at this tournament thus far.
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The 27-year-old is aiming to reach his third consecutive World Cup final in his third tournament, continuing a remarkable record on the game's biggest stage.
Keep it here for live updates on Mbappé's performance against Morocco .
France goes up 2-0!
Ousmane Dembélé nets a second for France and that might just be it.
GOAL!! Kylian Mbappé !
You just can't keep him down! After a turnover, Mbappé collects the ball right outside the box and sidefoots an unstoppable shot to the far corner. It's 1-0.
Mbappé penalty conversion rate
According to Transfermarkt , Mbappé has now converted 65 of 80 career penalties, a conversion rate of 81%.
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Second half underway
We are back for the second half. No changes for either side in a scoreless game.
Halftime
That's the half, with the game scoreless. Mbappé had one shot on target in that half, the penalty that he won and had saved by Bono .
Mbappé penalty saved!
Bono denies Mbappé from the spot! That was not a great penalty for the France star, who went low but not far enough to the goalkeeper's left.
Mbappé is upset about the length of time the VAR check took, which did seem excessive given how clear the foul appeared to be.
Read the story on the penalty miss HERE .
Mbappé wins penalty!
Mbappé makes his mark on a counterattack in the 25th minute, bursting past Mazraoui and winning a foul after the defender goes to ground and brings him down.
First shot for Mbappé
Already Mbappé gets a shot off from distance that Bono has to tip wide.
We are underway!
Kickoff at Gillette Stadium, and the quarterfinals are underway!
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All eyes and France and Mbappé
What Paraguay senator said about Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé has been in the middle of a firestorm in recent days following racist remarks by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla.
Read about the fallout from Amarilla's comments right here.
Mbappé making history
Kylian Mbappé World Cup History
A few inches in Qatar separate Mbappé and France from back-to-back championships and a very different narrative around the Real Madrid star's heroic performance in the final. Les Bleus are among the favorites in the 2026 World Cup , and Mbappe will be the key to their hopes in North America as he's set to pass 100 international appearances.
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How old is Kylian Mbappé
The French star is 27 years old.
Kylian Mbappé World Cup goals
Mbappé enters Thursday's match with seven goals in five matches during the 2026 World Cup. He trails Argentina 's Lionel Messi for the World Cup lead by one. Overall, Mbappé has scored 19 goals in 19 matches.
Kylian Mbappé Golden Boot odds
What team does Kylian Mbappé play for?
When Mbappé isn't lighting up the scoreboard for the French national team, he stars for La Liga's Real Madrid.
How tall is Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé is listed at 5-foot-10, 163 pounds.
How to buy Kylian Mbappé jersey
France 2026 World Cup schedule
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June 16: France 3-1 Senegal
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June 22: France 3-0 Iraq
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June 26: France 4-1 Norway
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June 30: France 3-0 Sweden
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July 4: France 1-0 Paraguay
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July 9: France vs. Morocco
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kylian Mbappé World Cup goals, stats, highlights as France faces Morocco
