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France and Morocco Battle in World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Rematch in Boston
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First reported by Walla · Jul 9, 2026
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France and Morocco face off in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Boston, revisiting their 2022 semifinal matchup. France aims for a third straight semifinal, while Morocco seeks to become the first African team to reach two semifinals. The game is a pivotal moment for both teams and coaches.
- 01France and Morocco meet in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Boston, a rematch of their 2022 semifinal.
- 02France aims for a third consecutive World Cup semifinal and has won its last seven matches.
- 03Morocco seeks to become the first African team to reach two World Cup semifinals.
- 04Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 and remains undefeated in ten games.
- 05Key players include France's Kylian Mbappe and Morocco's Ayoub El Kaabi, with some injuries affecting lineups.
- 06Didier Deschamps coaches France in his 25th World Cup match, aiming for his 20th win.
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