​Kylian Mbappe penalty kick history: France star misses meek penalty in quarterfinal game vs. Morocco. This piece originally appeared on The Sporting News, which you can credit as a preferred source by clicking here. Mbappe has been a global name for years, but in Thursday’s 2026 World Cup quarterfinal versus Morocco, the French ace found himself under pressure when he was asked to lead the attack. While Mbappe has long been regarded as a dangerous scoring threat who rarely falters, he could not convert on a first-half penalty against Morocco, adding another blemish to his penalty record. Across an illustrious career, Mbappe has piled up goals, but how do his finishing instincts translate from the run of play to the spot? Here is a closer look at the Paris Saint-Germain forward’s penalty history.
As of July 9, 2026, Mbappe had taken 80 penalties across all competitions, converting 66 and missing 14. His most recent miss came against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal. In the first half, Mbappe was fouled hard by defender Noussair Mazraoui inside the box, a contact deemed enough for a penalty, and the forward stepped up to take the shot. After a series of stutter steps, Mbappe’s attempt sailed wide of the mark, continuing a chapter of fluctuating success from the spot.
Statistically, Mbappe has a strong track record from penalties. Across 80 attempts, he has found the net 66 times, though various sources report slightly different tallies—for instance, Transfermarkt lists 65 makes and 15 misses from the spot. One notable deviation occurred in the 2023 European Qualifiers when a missed attempt against Greece was initially saved; Mbappe earned another opportunity and converted on the second try. Historically, he has also delivered when most needed on the biggest stage.
Looking beyond the numbers, Mbappe’s penalty prowess has often complemented his open-play ability. In the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, he converted two penalties in regulation play, underscoring his status as France’s first-choice penalty taker in open play. His record reflects a reliable option from the spot, even as isolated misses have reminded fans that penalties are a high-pressure, high-variability facet of the game. For those tracking World Cup developments and Mbappe’s ongoing penalty journey, this history provides context for both his enduring talent and the occasional lapse under intense spotlight.