​All eyes will once again be fixed on Kylian Mbappé as France prepares to face Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9. Mbappé has been a central force propelling France back into the knockout stage, having already tallied seven goals in five matches at this tournament. The 27-year-old superstar is chasing a third consecutive World Cup final appearance across his third tournament, a testament to an exceptional record on football’s biggest stage. Remain with us for live updates on how Mbappé performs against Morocco.
Inching closer to history, just a few inches in Qatar separated France from back-to-back championships, a distinction that would have reframed the narrative surrounding the Real Madrid peak performer’s heroics in the final. The French team remains among the favorites for the 2026 World Cup, and Mbappé is poised to be the linchpin of their hopes in North America as he approaches 100 international appearances. The 27-year-old star continues to shape France’s ambitions on the global stage.
Heading into Thursday’s clash, Mbappé has seven goals across five matches at the 2026 World Cup, narrowing the gap to Lionel Messi of Argentina for the tournament’s top scorer by one tally. In total, Mbappé has found the back of the net 19 times in 19 World Cup matches. When he isn’t dazzling for the French national team, he also showcases his talents with Real Madrid in La Liga. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 163 pounds, Mbappé remains one of football’s most explosive talents.
The jersey Mbappé wears for France is the Nike Authentic Home Jersey, and available stock still includes select sizes of the jersey he is donning during the World Cup. The price at the time of listing was $210 at World Soccer Shop. Fans can look back at recent fixtures as part of his road to this moment: France’s 3-0 win over Iraq on June 22, a 4-1 defeat of Norway on June 26, a 3-0 victory against Sweden on June 30, and now the quarterfinal showdown with Morocco on July 9.
For readers seeking comprehensive coverage of the World Cup, this piece originally appeared on USA TODAY as part of the ongoing coverage of Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup goals, stats, and highlights as France prepares to face Morocco. Watch every World Cup game with Fubo and stay updated on Mbappé’s journey through what promises to be another defining chapter in his illustrious career.