World Cup 2026: Iker Casillas Reacts as Morocco Goalkeeper, Bounou Saves Mbappe's Penalty
Bounou made his fourth career World Cup penalty stop, tying the tournament record since 1966 and keeping Morocco level against France.
- On Thursday, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou kept the World Cup quarterfinal against France level at Gillette Stadium by stopping a first-half penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe.
- Bounou's performance reinforced his status as a premier penalty-stopper, a reputation built during the 2022 World Cup when he saved two spot kicks against Spain to help the Atlas Lions reach the semifinals.
- The 35-year-old goalkeeper has 95 caps and currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, where he recorded 46 saves and 14 clean sheets across 26 matches this season.
- With the match level at halftime, France continues to press while Morocco relies on their veteran keeper to maintain hopes of a second consecutive World Cup semifinal appearance.
- Bounou's fourth career penalty stop at the World Cup tied a tournament record dating back to 1966, cementing his legacy on the sport's biggest stage.
35 Articles
35 Articles
Daniel Riolo, editorialist of the After Foot, is strongly annoyed by Kylian Mbappé's momentum race on his penalty by Yassine Bounou in the quarter-finals of the World Cup between France and Morocco (2-0), on Thursday.
World Cup 2026: Iker Casillas reacts as Morocco goalkeeper, Bounou saves Mbappe's penalty
Former Spain goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has applauded Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou for saving France captain, Kylian Mbappe’s first-half penalty during both sides’ World Cup quarter-final encounter on Thursday. Noussair Mazraoui had brought down Mbappe in the penalty box in the first half of the match. Mbappe then saw his penalty saved by Bounou at Boston Stadium, Foxborough. […] World Cup 2026: Iker Casillas reacts as Morocco goalkeeper,…
THE QUESTION OF THE DAY – The captain of the French team completely missed his penalty on Thursday in the first period of the quarter final against Morocco.
Kylian Mbappé had a dream opportunity to give France the lead in the quarter But he had to wait out a looooong VAR check to take the penalty – which was saved. The whole situation led to a verbal spat on Zlatan's TV broadcast.
French striker Kylian Mbappé, after the France-Morocco match, addressed the circumstances surrounding his penalty save by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. "It's a scenario we'll have to consider," the player said, putting things into perspective.
Before this quarter of the World Cup final with revenge, the city had filled up with a red and joyful crowd, but Mbappé and Dembélé killed hope on Thursday evening 9 July.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
