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Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his side's 2-0 semi-final defeat to France.
Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final
When France and Morocco walk out at a sold-out Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026, (11pm EAT), they will be carrying the weight of a story that never quite finished.
Mbappé condemned racist remarks by a Paraguayan senator as France moved to take legal action.
Politics has overshadowed the 2026 World Cup after Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's suspension and a row sparked by racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé triggered global controversy.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
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