Mbappé guides France past Morocco to World Cup semifinals - ESPN
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Kylian Mbappé recovered from a missed penalty to score his 20th World Cup goal and help send France through to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
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Haaland mania sweeps the World Cup as Norway rows behind its Viking hero
MIAMI, July 9 : Erling Haaland has grown accustomed to life in the spotlight, but the mania surrounding the striker has reached fever pitch as Norway prepare for the biggest match in the nation's history - a World Cup quarter-final against England.
Argentina, Switzerland renew World Cup rivalry 12 years after thriller
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 9 : Argentina and Switzerland meet again in the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday carrying memories of a tense match 12 years ago in Brazil, when Angel Di Maria's extra-time strike finally broke Swiss resistance and sent Lionel Messi's side through.
At Cape Verde academy, soccer talents dream big after World Cup debut
PRAIA: Thousands of flag-waving fans gathered in Cape Verde’s capital to welcome the returning national soccer team after their stunning debut World Cup performance, mobbing the players as they left the airport. In downtown Praia, at one of the country’s most prestigious training academies, students as young as nine say it is just the start of their island nation’s transformation into a powerhouse of the sport. From their opening group-stage draw against heavyweight Spain to their heartbreaking 3-2 knockout loss to defending champions Argentina, the “Blue Sharks” frustrated some of the world’s best strikers and showed off some scoring flair of their own, pushing Lionel Messi’s team into extra time. Supporter Renato Ribeiro said he was overjoyed to see his team, representing a country off West Africa with a population of around 500,000 — the least populous ever to reach the World Cup knockout rounds — defy the world’s low expectations. “They only gave us a 1 percent chance, but I always said that 1 percent is a lot for us,” he told Reuters during a party at a fan zone on Sunday, where the players made an appearance. “My greatest pride is to see that our national team will leave young people with more desire to play.”
Cerita Bek Cape Verde: Cek Messi Manusia atau Bukan
Ada cerita lucu dari bek Cape Verde, Roberto Lopes saat hadapi Argentina di 32 besar Piala Dunia 2026. Lopes sentuh dan dorong Lionel Messi berkali-kali, cek Messi manusia atau bukan?
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Quarterfinal Opener
Day 29 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens the quarterfinals, as Kylian Mbappé's France faces Morocco, the surprise 2022 semifinalist, in Boston. Mbappé and Michael Olise lead an explosive French attack that has outscored opponents 14-2 across five matches, while Morocco leans on B. Diaz's playmaking and knockout-round resilience in its bid to reach the final four again. The match airs on FOX, with the game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
How to Watch France and Mbappe vs. Morocco: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
Kylian Mbappé and France meet Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET from Boston Stadium.
Analysis: Has FIFA abandoned fair play?
DUBAI: For a few joyous weeks, those nagging concerns were put to bed. The FIFA World Cup has a habit of doing that to football fans.