Kylian Mbappe makes unwanted World Cup history with first-ever ...
Kylian Mbappé missed his first-ever World Cup penalty during a match against Morocco, though he later scored to help France secure a spot in the semi-finals. The match was marked by a lengthy VAR review and significant debate regarding the initial penalty call.
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As a high-profile sports event, this highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding VAR technology and the performance pressure on elite athletes in global tournaments.
Kylian Mbappé added another chapter to his remarkable World Cup career during France's quarter-final victory over Morocco, although this time it was for a record he would rather have avoided. The France captain missed the first World Cup penalty of his career, becoming only the second French player ever to fail from the spot during regulation time at a FIFA World Cup.Despite the setback, Mbappé recovered in familiar fashion by scoring in the second half as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
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