Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals

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• "We have to recognise that France is a great team with excellent players.

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• Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) stops a penalty kick against France's Kylian Mbappe (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) Like Mbappé, Benzema redeemed himself by scoring later in the match, finding the net in the 67th minute.

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• BOSTON: France never doubted they would go through despite Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty and having wasted several chances in the first half in their World Cup quarter-final clash against Morocco, coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday

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• France fuelled by unshakeable belief, says Deschamps.

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• Argentina menghadapi Swis pada perempat final Piala Dunia 2026.

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• The winner will face France for a place in the big final.

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• The French beat Morocco in the final quarter and became the first semifinalist of the tournament.

  according to El Universo (EC) — Noticias +1

• "Kami bangga dengan Les Bleus kami," kata Macron dikutip di akun X resminya, Jumat (10/7/2026).

  according to Detik

• But he’s the captain and he’s exemplary.” Mbappé was taken off with 13 minutes remaining after feeling some “discomfort” in his ankle, but he is not expected to be a doubt for the semi-final.

  according to The Guardian — International Edition

• France have now taken 18 in-game penalties in FIFA World Cup history, converting 16 and missing only twice—through Benzema in 2014 and Mbappé in 2026.

  according to The Times of India - Top Stories

• France eliminated Morocco in the 2022 World Cup semifinals , and France’s rule over Morocco from 1912 to 1956 added another layer of emotion for many supporters.

  according to The Boston Globe

• In 2018, nobody expected us to succeed," said Deschamps.

  according to Channel News Asia

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• Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) stops a penalty kick against France's Kylian Mbappe (10) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer…

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• It appeared to affect Mbappe, whose pathetic effort was comfortably saved by Yassine Bounou.

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• "We have to recognise that France is a great team with excellent players.

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• I don't know but we can't afford to let up," Mbappe said.

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