Kylian Mbappé, star of the French national team, failed to find the net from the penalty spot against Morocco in the 28th minute of their match on Thursday evening, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, following a brilliant save by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

According to the French network 'Stats Foot', Mbappé became only the second player in the history of the French national team to miss a penalty in the World Cup, out of 18 penalties awarded to Les Bleus in the tournament.

The first player was Karim Benzema, who missed a penalty against Switzerland on June 20, 2014.

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Mbappé had won the penalty after being fouled by Moroccan full-back Noussair Mazraoui, but Bounou easily saved the Real Madrid star's shot.

It is worth noting that Morocco reached the quarterfinals after thrashing Canada 3-0 in the round of 16, while France narrowly beat Paraguay 1-0.

Kylian Mbappé is the 2nd French player to miss a penalty for France at the World Cup (out of 18) after Karim Benzema against Switzerland on June 20, 2014. #FRAMAR — Stats Foot (@Statsdufoot) July 9, 2026