Mbappé Records Negative Milestone Against Morocco

French star Kylian Mbappé missed his first-ever penalty in World Cup history during the ongoing quarter-final match against Morocco in the 2026 edition.

The referee awarded a penalty to the French star after he was brought down in the box by defender Noussair Mazraoui. Mbappé stepped up to take the kick, but goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made a brilliant save in the 28th minute.

This moment is rare for Mbappé, who is known for shining on the biggest international stages, having successfully converted all previous penalties he took in the World Cup before this match.

Despite the missed penalty, the French captain continues to have an impressive tournament, currently sitting second in the 2026 World Cup scoring chart with 7 goals, behind Argentine star Lionel Messi, who leads with 8 goals.

Mbappé is considered one of the top contenders for the tournament's Golden Boot, especially as France progresses through the knockout stages, aiming for a spot in the semi-finals and continuing their quest to defend their title ambitions.