France closed the quarterfinal against Morocco with a 2-0 win in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kylian Mbappé, who had a knock on his ankle, received treatment on the field at Boston Stadium and was substituted off in the 77th minute for Jean‑Philippe Mateta. The French captain left the pitch in good spirits and later sat on the bench with ice wrapped around his right foot.

Mbappé finished the match with a goal from the edge of the area and an assist for Ousmane Dembélé, his third of the tournament. He now has 11 goal involvements in 2026, the most by a single player since Gerd Müller in 1970. His tally ties Lionel Messi at the top of the scoring chart, with eight goals in both 2022 and 2026.

The victory keeps France in the hunt for a World Cup title and sets up a semifinal against either Spain or Belgium in Arlington, Texas. Mbappé noted the friendship with Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, but emphasized the focus on winning. His ankle is not expected to limit his participation in the next match.

Mbappé’s quick recovery signals that the injury will not derail France’s campaign. With 11 goal involvements, he remains a strong contender for the Golden Boot, while France’s defensive solidity and midfield control will be tested against a top‑tier opponent FEEDBACK: The team’s path to the final hinges on maintaining this level of performance.