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France Reach World Cup Semifinals as Mbappé Shrugs Off Ankle Knock

The tournament’s top scorer described his ankle as minor and said he is fit as France turns focus to its semifinal opponent.

Overview

  • France beat Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinals, with Ousmane Dembélé adding the second goal that sealed the win.
  • Kylian Mbappé missed a first-half penalty but scored in the 60th minute to give France the lead and preserve his scoring form.
  • Mbappé went to ground later with an ankle knock, received treatment, and was substituted in the 77th minute for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
  • Mbappé told reporters he is “all good,” coach Didier Deschamps called it a slight ankle issue, and media sources reported there are no current concerns.
  • Mbappé leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals and three assists, and France now prepares to face the winner of Spain versus Belgium in the semifinal.