One Extraordinary Photo: Mbappe's joy and satisfaction after a hard-fought match

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Associated Press staff photographer Martin Meissner captured an emotional moment as Kylian Mbappe expressed joy following France's penalty kick victory that advanced the team to the World Cup quarterfinals. This photo encapsulates the intensity of the match.

Martin Meissner is a staff photographer for The Associated Press. Meissner has been with the AP for more than 25 years and is covering his sixth World Cup. At the final whistle signaling the end of the match, an emotional Kylian Mbappe shouts out, expressing his joy after France won on his penalty kick and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.