Yassine Bounou saves Kylian Mbappe penalty in France-Morocco World Cup match

On July 9, 2026, France faced Morocco in a FIFA World Cup match. Early in the game, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made significant saves against Kylian Mbappe and Dayot Upamecano to keep the score level. In the 25th minute, France was awarded a penalty kick following a tackle by Noussair Mazraoui on Mbappe. Mbappe attempted to score, but Bounou successfully blocked the shot by diving to his left. This event marked only the second time in history that France has missed a penalty kick in a World Cup tournament. Despite France maintaining high ball possession and pressure throughout the early stages, the score remained tied at that point. The match featured intense competition as both teams vied for a spot in the semi-finals.