Overview
- Morocco lost the final to Senegal in Rabat after Díaz’s stoppage‑time panenka was saved by Édouard Mendy.
- The Real Madrid forward posted a message in Spanish and Arabic accepting full responsibility and offering “my most sincere apologies.”
- Díaz finished as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, a run widely described as overshadowed by the decisive miss.
- Speaking before Real Madrid’s Champions League match, Kylian Mbappé said he spoke with Achraf Hakimi and that the club plans to help Díaz recover, referencing his own national‑team setback.
- Mbappé also addressed whistles at the Bernabéu, saying criticism should focus on the team rather than singling out a player such as Vinicius Jr.