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France Beats Morocco 2-0, Mbappé Ties Messi’s Golden Boot

7/10/2026

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Summary

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France beat Morocco 2-0 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his eighth tournament goal to tie Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead.
Mbappé assisted Ousmane Dembélé’s second-half goal six minutes later, then left in the 77th minute with a minor ankle injury.
Coach Didier Deschamps said the pain was slight as France prepares for the semifinal on July 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

History

Historical Context

On 12 July 1998 France claimed its first World Cup, beating Brazil 3-0 before 80,000 spectators at the Stade de France, the first host victory since Argentina 1978. The win was followed by Euro 2000, making France the second nation to hold world and European titles together. That legacy fuels the current squad under coach Didier Deschamps.

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Story summary

France beat Morocco 2-0 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his eighth tournament goal to tie Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead.
Mbappé assisted Ousmane Dembélé’s second-half goal six minutes later, then left in the 77th minute with a minor ankle injury.
Coach Didier Deschamps said the pain was slight as France prepares for the semifinal on July 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

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