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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
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 at the tournament, movin...
Key takeaway Mbappé's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, moving him one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The World Cup quarterfinals match between France and Morocco may seem like a distant event to Terrell Hills residents, but with France advancing to the semifinals to be held in Dallas, local soccer fans may have a unique opportunity to witness high-level international competition in person. As one of the closest major cities to Dallas, San Antonio, which includes the surrounding communities like Terrell Hills, could see an influx of fans traveling to attend the semifinals match. This could have a positive impact on the local economy, with fans potentially stopping in the San Antonio area for food, lodging, and entertainment before or after the match. Additionally, the success of the World Cup in the United States could also have long-term effects on the growth and development of soccer in the local community, potentially inspiring young players in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas to take up the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? 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 at the tournament, movin...
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