Kylian Mbappe Celebrates France's World Cup Semi-Final Victory Over Morocco

Kylian Mbappe celebrated France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, expressing that the team is closer to their goal of winning the tournament. With this win, France advances to the semi-finals for the third consecutive time. Mbappe's performance was remarkable, as he scored the opening goal and was named Player of the Match, bringing his World Cup total to 20 goals, just one behind Lionel Messi's record. This achievement places him at the forefront of the Golden Boot race, alongside Messi. Read on to discover more about this thrilling match and Mbappe's journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 10, 2026, 14:22 IST

Mbappe's Joy After Quarter-Final Win

Following France's triumph against Morocco in the quarter-finals, Kylian Mbappe shared his excitement, stating that the team is now 'a little closer' to achieving their ultimate goal of winning the World Cup. The French squad secured their spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 victory at Boston Stadium.

France Advances to the Semi-Finals

In the second half, both Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele found the net, propelling France into the final four of the tournament. This marks the third consecutive time Les Bleus have reached the World Cup semi-finals.

Mbappe's Record-Breaking Performance

Kylian Mbappe was awarded Player of the Match for the third time in the 2026 World Cup. He continued his impressive form by scoring the opening goal against Morocco, which contributed to a significant milestone in his World Cup journey. With this goal, he has now accumulated 20 goals across the 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments, just one shy of Lionel Messi's all-time record of 21. Additionally, this eighth goal of the current World Cup places him alongside Messi at the top of the Golden Boot standings.