Explained: Why Kylian Mbappe’s penalty was delayed by more than three minutes against Morocco | Football News

Kylian Mbappe was made to wait more than three minutes before taking his first-half penalty against Morocco in France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.Mbappe won the penalty after Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui challenged him inside the box. Referee Facundo Tello immediately pointed to the spot, but the kick was delayed…

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Mbappé magic and Dembélé finish end Morocco’s run as France cruise into another World Cup semi-final | Football News

France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) France advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Morocco at Boston Stadium. A masterful second-half display…

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Ronaldo effect? FIFA World Cup ticket prices crash after USA, Portugal exits | Football News

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals are set to begin this week, but ticket prices for one of the biggest knockout matches have dropped significantly following the elimination of co-host United States and Portugal. According to secondary marketplace TickPick, the get-in price for Friday’s quarterfinal between Spain and Belgium…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal schedule: Full fixtures, match timings, venues and semifinal pathway | Football News

Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi (Agency Image) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets, attention now turns to the quarterfinals, where four…

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‘FIFA doesn’t hide it anymore’: Fans erupt as all-Argentine refereeing team appointed for France vs Morocco quarter-final clash | Football News

FIFA’s decision to appoint a full Argentine officiating team for France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco has sparked debate among fans/ Image: AP, X FIFA has confirmed the match officials for France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body selected an entire on-field…

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