Mbappe scores, France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semifinals

Kylian Mbappe once again proved decisive for France, scoring a crucial goal and providing an assist in their 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal win against Morocco. This victory propels the French team into the semifinals for the third consecutive tournament.

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Mbappé scored a goal of high quality in the 60th minute that unlocked a tangled match for the great favorites for the title in North America.

Mbabbe's performance was historic, reaching 20 goals in just 20 World Cup matches. This remarkable efficiency places him second on the all-time World Cup scoring list, just one goal behind Lionel Messi. His goal in the 60th minute, a curling shot into the far corner after missing a penalty earlier, broke the deadlock. He then set up Ousmane Dembélé for France's second goal in the 66th minute.

The match saw France's attacking prowess on full display. Mbappé's eight goals in this tournament tie him with Messi for the Golden Boot race. France's offensive depth was highlighted as they became the first team since Brazil in 2002 to have at least two players score five or more goals in a single World Cup, with Mbappé and Dembélé leading the charge.

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Mbappé, 27, tied Lionel Messi as the tournament's top scorer with eight goals.

France now advances to the semifinals, where they will face either Spain or Belgium. The team continues its quest for a third World Cup title, with Mbappé's continued stellar performance being a key factor in their campaign.

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Ousmane Dembélé extended the lead six minutes later with a shot from outside the area that buried the Atlas Lions.