Mbappé's Penalty Secures France's Win in Hot Philadelphia Match
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal, a penalty, in a match played under scorching heat, advancing France to a quarter‑final against Morocco.
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal, a penalty, as France defeated its opponent in a match played in scorching heat. The win set up a quarter‑final match between France and Morocco.
According to espn.com, Mbappé’s penalty was scored in the 70th minute. Alarabiya reported that the match was played in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field, and that Desire Doué substituted in for Bradley Barcola in the 61st minute.
Times of India reported that Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill threw the ball at Mbappé after an apparent handshake snub, and quoted Mbappé saying, "We can also get our hands dirty. We know how to play ugly football."
Alarabiya reported that Mbappé’s goal was his seventh of the tournament, putting him level with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. France24 reported that Morocco lost 3‑0 to the Atlas Lions (Cameroon).
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