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Kylian Mbappe Responds to Missed Penalty With Stunning Goal for France
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Kylian Mbappe experienced both frustration and redemption during France's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday.
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The Real Madrid star had an opportunity to give France the lead in the opening half after Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui brought him down inside the penalty area. Referee Facundo Tello immediately awarded the spot kick, but a lengthy VAR review delayed the attempt for more than three minutes, Sportstar reports.
When play finally resumed, Mbappe aimed to the right, but Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou guessed correctly and made the save. After the miss, Mbappe visibly directed his frustration toward the referee, appearing unhappy with the extended wait before taking the penalty.
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Mbappe Responds in Second Half
Despite the setback, Mbappe refused to let the missed opportunity define his performance. After halftime, the France captain found another chance and delivered with a composed finish inside the right post to put his side on the scoreboard.
The sequence highlighted a rollercoaster outing for one of the tournament's biggest stars. While the prolonged VAR review appeared to leave Mbappe visibly upset after the missed penalty, he quickly recovered and produced the decisive response France needed.
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His second-half strike shifted the momentum after an emotionally charged first half that featured one of the longest delays before a penalty attempt in the match. France will now look to build on that breakthrough as its World Cup campaign continues.
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