Erling Haaland Reacts to Kylian Mbappe's Penalty Drama in France vs Morocco
Erling Haaland criticized the lengthy VAR delay during Kylian Mbappe's missed penalty in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final match between France and Morocco. Despite the early setback, Mbappe recovered to score the opening goal in France's victory.
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Highlights ongoing controversies surrounding VAR implementation and officiating standards in high-stakes international football tournaments.
Home Sports Football Football Erling Haaland Reacts to Kylian Mbappe's Penalty Drama in France vs Morocco Published 9 Jul 2026 at 10:27 PM by Isaac Darko reviewed by Bruce Douglas 3 min read Erling Haaland criticised the lengthy VAR delay before Kylian Mbappe's missed first-half penalty against Morocco The captain later recovered from the setback by scoring France's opening goal in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final FIFA has faced scrutiny once again after appointing an all-Argentine officiating team for the high-profile clash Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!
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