• Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of the tournament in France's 2-0 win over Morocco.
• Ousmane Dembele adds a second goal, ensuring France advances to the semi-finals.
• Mbappe ties with Lionel Messi for the most non-penalty goals at the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe's standout performance led France to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday. Mbappe, with a stunning curled shot just inside the box, scored his eighth goal of the tournament, followed by Ousmane Dembele's low drive that secured the win. This match marked a significant step as France aims for their third consecutive World Cup final, which is a remarkable feat in football history, according to channelnewsasia and scmp.

Despite missing an early penalty, Mbappe quickly redeemed himself and also registered an assist for Dembele's goal. His efforts not only kept France in control throughout the match but also solidified his status as the tournament's joint-top scorer, equaling Lionel Messi with eight goals, according to scmp and aljazeera.

Mbappe's recent performance during this tournament continues to break records; he is now tied with Messi for the most non-penalty World Cup goals, both sitting at 17 goals. Furthermore, he has become the top scorer for France at World Cups and the youngest player to reach 20 appearances in finals, achieving these milestones at just 27 years old. His consistent scoring has made him particularly notable, achieving 20 goals in total across World Cup games, according to channelnewsasia and aljazeera.