arts
Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match a
Key takeaway (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Why this matters in The Miami
For Miami 's large Latin American and Caribbean communities, France's win over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals may have sparked mixed emotions. Many in Miami's Little Havana and Wynwood neighborhoods have strong ties to countries in these regions and closely follow international soccer. France's victory, led by Kylian Mbappé's goal and assist, will likely be a topic of discussion in local cafes and restaurants, particularly among those who support teams from these regions. As France moves on to the semifinals, Miami's diverse community will be watching with interest, perhaps drawing comparisons to the city's own athletic achievements, such as the Miami Heat's successful basketball seasons. The World Cup's global reach and appeal are evident in Miami, where fans from various cultural backgrounds come together to cheer on their favorite teams and players.
About this story
Original reporting by WSVN 7 News . The Miami surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WSVN 7 News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: arts ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 3 min
Get more The Miami stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering arts and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappé’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match a
When was this published? This article was first published on July 9, 2026 by WSVN 7 News and curated for The Miami readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News. To learn more about how The Miami selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more arts coverage from The Miami, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More arts →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter