In the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal held in the United States, France defeated Morocco 2-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a stunning goal and assisting another six minutes later. Morocco entered the match with high hopes and a desire for revenge following their 2022 semifinal loss, but were ultimately overcome by an in-form French team.
Supporters of Morocco described France as an “unstoppable force,” acknowledging the depth and quality of the French squad. Yaseen Maroufi, a Moroccan fan, admitted that while many hoped for a different outcome, they were prepared to accept a French victory, noting, “France are an unstoppable force because not only do they start with 11 very good players on the pitch, but they also boast one of the best bench strengths in the tournament.” He added, “France are the team to beat, and it’s very hard to beat them at the moment.”
French American fan Claude Beyanoun praised the French talent on display, saying, “It was wonderful to watch all this French talent.” Meanwhile, Moroccan fan Hamza expressed optimism for the future, stating, “We didn’t win this one, but we’ll win the next World Cup at home,” referring to the 2030 tournament that Morocco will cohost.
The match took place on a scorching day on the East Coast of the United States, marking the first quarterfinal of the tournament. Despite Morocco's youthful team and new coach, their World Cup dreams were halted by the dominant French side.
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