Kylian Mbappé misses first World Cup penalty, scores, then leaves with muscle injury

During the World Cup quarter‑final between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, French forward Kylian Mbappé missed his first ever penalty in a World Cup match after a lengthy VAR review, ending his perfect penalty record in the tournament.

Mbappé later redeemed himself by scoring a left‑footed goal in the second half, giving France a 1‑0 lead before Ousmane Dembélé added a second. Shortly after, he suffered a strong muscle pain in his leg, requested a substitution and left the field, raising concerns for the French side ahead of the semi‑finals.

In the moments before the game, singer Shakira posted an Instagram message thanking Mbappé, highlighting that he was the first player to agree to appear in the official 2026 World Cup anthem video "Dai Dai" and expressing her gratitude for his participation.