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The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals delivered a memorable moment in Boston this evening as tournament favourites France faced Morocco in a high-stakes encounter.

Fans from both nations had two of their most admired footballers to thank for the drama that unfolded on the pitch.

Despite France dominating the first half under Didier Deschamps’ guidance, Les Bleus were left frustrated as the match remained goalless at half-time. Kylian Mbappé, who had already scored seven goals in the tournament, missed the chance to extend his tally after seeing his penalty saved.

The Real Madrid star approached the spot kick with his trademark confidence, but his composed strike from twelve yards was brilliantly stopped by Morocco’s cult hero and veteran goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

The 35-year-old Al-Hilal shot-stopper, already regarded as a key figure in Morocco’s recent rise on the world stage, kept his side’s hopes alive of ending a seven-match winless streak against France — potentially rewriting history for the Atlas Lions.

With that crucial save, Bounou has now recorded four penalty saves at World Cup tournaments (including shootouts), placing him in elite company among goalkeeping legends.

Joining the ranks of icons such as Iker Casillas and Harald Schumacher, Bounou’s growing international legacy now stands among the finest ever seen in the sport.