France continued their impressive run in the World Cup, securing a 2-0 victory over Morocco this afternoon. The North African side had been one of the toughest opponents in the tournament, but Les Bleus managed to overcome them with a solid performance.
The only worrying moment for the French team came in the 77th minute when Kylian Mbappé went down on the pitch and appeared to be in discomfort. He was later seen on the bench with ice applied to his right ankle, raising concerns among fans and teammates.
However, head coach Didier Deschamps quickly reassured everyone after the match, explaining that Mbappé had only felt a slight pain. The coach noted that such minor issues are normal given the demanding schedule and the number of matches the team has played in a short span of time.
Mbappé himself also eased concerns, stating that he was fine and that it was simply a knock. Adding a light-hearted touch to the situation, Jean-Philippe Mateta joked that he was more prepared than Mbappé to play the final 15 minutes of the match.
With this win, France’s momentum remains strong as they advance further in the tournament, though all eyes will be on Mbappé’s recovery ahead of the next crucial fixture.