Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals
France has advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco, with coach Didier Deschamps praising Kylian Mbappé's performance despite a missed penalty. Mbappé and teammate Manu Koné were substituted late in the game due to minor physical discomfort.
Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in Boston after having missed an earlier chance from the penalty spot in the quarter-final against Morocco. Photograph: David Butler Ii/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in Boston after having missed an earlier chance from the penalty spot in the quarter-final against Morocco. Photograph: David Butler Ii/IMAGN IMAGES/Reuters World Cup 2026 Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals Mbappé misses penalty but scores in win against Morocco
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