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Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility

Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

Mbappé and France are on the march. Who’s going to stop them?

In today’s Football Daily: It’s Mbappé’s World Cup – we’re just watching it

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France book World Cup semi-final place with win over Morocco thanks to Mbappé, Dembélé

Les Bleus advanced to the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time on Thursday. Didier Deschamps' side struggled for the first 45 minutes against Morocco’s defence before making the breakthrough in the second half thanks to Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé (2-0). They will face Spain or Belgium for…

France 24

Mbappé Redeemed Himself After Penalty Drama as France Moved One Step Closer to Another World Cup Final

Kylian Mbappé overcame an early penalty miss to lead France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco, securing a spot in the World Cup semi-finals and showcasing his resilience under pressure.

International Business Times UK

Mbappé's Missed Penalty Becomes a Footnote as France Rolls Into the Final Four

Mbappé missed a penalty, then scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach a third straight World Cup semifinal.

Latin Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach semi-finals

France secured a two-nil victory over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final match. Kylian Mbappe scored a superb goal after missing an earlier penalty kick. Ousmane Dembele added a second goal for France six minutes later. This win propels France into the World Cup semi-finals against Belgium or Spain. The…

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Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals

Didier Deschamps saluted the mentality of his captain after France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

France’s attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test

With the head coach having released the handbrake, his side were far superior compared with four years ago in Qatar against the same opponents

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappe Injury: France Star Provides Update After Fitness Scare vs. Morocco

Mbappé was forced off with 15 minutes of France’s World Cup quarterfinal left to play.

Sports Illustrated

Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.

Bangkok Post

'France will pick you off for fun' but Roy Keane reveals how teams can beat Didier Deschamps' side at the World Cup

Roy Keane has explained how France can be beaten at the 2026 World Cup, after the national side prevailed 2-0 against Morocco

FourFourTwo

Is Kylian Mbappe injured? France captain taken off after stunning goal against Morocco

The French forward had ice strapped to his ankle after being substituted by Didier Deschamps

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: France and Morocco prepare for quarter-final clash

For the second World Cup in a row, France and Morocco meet again in the knockout stage. Both teams are preparing for another intense battle, with several players on either side having shared the dressing room at Paris Saint-Germain. Didier Deschamps has handed Desiré Doué the task of taking on…

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The Guardian - UK

Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off

In today’s Football Daily: A lip-smacking last eight lineup to tuck into

FourFourTwo

France vs Morocco prediction: Can Kylian Mbappe inspire Les Bleus to third consecutive World Cup semi-final?

France vs Morocco sees either side on the verge of making further history; can Kylian Mbappe inspire his nation to victory?

Radio France Internationale

Favourites France head into Morocco rematch banking on Mbappé magic

France storm into Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco as the tournament's hot favourites.

Sports Illustrated

France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash

FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate.

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More than just a World Cup quarterfinal: France and Morocco gear up for knockout clash

Les Bleus last faced the Atlas Lions in the 2022 World Cup semifinals, where France managed to edge Morocco, the tournament's surprise package, in a 2-0 win.

The Independent UK

The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crown

Greatest of all time status is within reach for Deschamps and his side – though Morocco will pose a huge challenge

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Morocco—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Les Bleus face the Atlas Lions with a spot in the World Cup semifinals at stake.

Evening Standard

France XI vs Morocco: NO Tchouameni - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Les Bleus sweating over fitness of key midfielder for opening quarter-final showdown

The Independent UK

Fifa rejects France’s appeal of Olise’s yellow card ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

The decision stands in stark contrast to a recent case involving US striker Folarin Balogun

The Guardian - UK

France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final

Didier Deschamps has said France ‘have to deal with’ a team of referees from Argentina, while Morocco’s coach insists their aim is to win the trophy

The Independent UK

How France’s greatest strength could become their undoing against Morocco

Didier Deschamps’ depth is the envy of the every other coach but surplus of numbers could hurt them in World Cup quarter-final

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