Mbappé becomes second French player to miss a World Cup penalty

Kylian Mbappé etched his name into an unwanted slice of World Cup history during France's quarterfinal clash against Morocco at the 2026 tournament. The French captain saw his spot-kick saved in regulation time, making him only the second player ever to miss a penalty for France in a World Cup match. The first was Karim Benzema, who failed from the spot back in the 2014 World Cup group stage against Switzerland. Despite the missed chance, France cruised to a 2-0 victory and booked their place in the semifinals.