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France and Morocco Set for 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Rematch at Foxborough Stadium

Kylian Mbappe leads France into a quarterfinal clash against Morocco, revisiting their 2022 World Cup semifinal encounter.

Jul 8, 2026, 6:12 AM Al Jazeera

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France will face Morocco in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Thursday at Foxborough Stadium, near Boston, USA. This match is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, where France's team, Les Bleus, defeated Morocco 2-0 before losing the final to Argentina.

So far in the 2026 tournament, France has been the standout team, showcasing impressive football. However, they needed a penalty from Kylian Mbappe to secure a narrow 1-0 victory against Paraguay in the second knockout round.

Morocco, known as the Atlas Lions, impressed by defeating Canada 3-0 in the round of 16 and advancing through their group with a draw against Brazil and wins over Haiti and Scotland. Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed pride in the team's progress, stating, “We’re no longer a surprise today, and that’s a great source of pride.”

The Atlas Lions are motivated to overcome France this time, seeking redemption for their 2022 semifinal loss and the added significance of facing their former colonizers.

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