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Mbappé gets a goal and assist as France beats Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
Key takeaway Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, moving him one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
Why this matters in The Detroit
For Detroit soccer fans, France's win over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals may have sparked excitement, but it also serves as a reminder of the city's own soccer aspirations. As the sport continues to grow in popularity locally, Detroit's own professional soccer team has been making strides in recent years. The success of international teams like France can help fuel interest in the sport at the local level, potentially leading to increased support for Detroit's own soccer initiatives. With France moving on to the semifinals, Detroit fans will be watching closely to see how the team performs, and perhaps drawing inspiration from players like Kylian Mbappé as they cheer on their own local teams. The city's soccer community will be eager to see how the rest of the World Cup plays out, and how it might impact the growth of the sport in Detroit.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
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