On December 14, 2022, during the FIFA World Cup semifinal in Qatar, French supporters celebrated wildly after Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for France against Morocco. The goal came in the 5th minute, with Mbappe converting a cross from Antoine Griezmann.
The match, held at Al Bayt Stadium, saw France dominate early possession. Morocco, the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal, struggled to contain the French attack. The goal sparked jubilation among fans in the stadium and across France.
France went on to win the match 2-0, with a second goal from Olivier Giroud in the 79th minute. The victory sent France to the final against Argentina, which they lost on penalties.
The moment remains a highlight for French football fans, symbolizing the team's strong performance in the tournament.
