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Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a 'slight' ankle injury
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Jimmy Golen, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Mbappé's performance was notable, as he overcame a missed penalty kick to score in the 60th minute. France has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0.
France has advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0. The team's victory was aided by Kylian Mbappé, who scored his eighth goal of the tournament.
Mbappé's performance was notable, as he overcame a missed penalty kick to score in the 60th minute. However, his game was cut short due to an ankle injury, which he described as minor. He was replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 77th minute.
Further details about the game and Mbappé's injury are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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