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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.Les Bleus, with a star striker who said he's fine despite a right...
Key takeaway Les Bleus, with a star striker who said he's fine despite a right ankle issue, are headed back to the semifinals for the third straight World Cup tournament.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The fact that France will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals in Dallas on Tuesday brings the World Cup excitement closer to home for Tomball residents. As the tournament progresses, local fans will have the opportunity to witness high-level soccer in person, just a short drive away. The presence of international soccer in the Houston area can also have a positive impact on the local soccer community, potentially inspiring young players in Tomball and surrounding areas. With France's victory over Morocco, they are now one step closer to making history by becoming the third nation to play in the final of three consecutive World Cups, and local fans will be eager to see if they can achieve this feat. The semifinal match in Dallas will undoubtedly draw a large crowd, and it will be interesting to see how the local community responds to the event.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.Les Bleus, with a star striker who said he's fine despite a right...
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