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World Cup: France face Morocco for a place in the semi-finals

France and Morocco meet again this Thursday in the World Cup quarter-finals, four years after their semi-final clash in Qatar in which Les Bleus won 2-0. France are targeting their third consecutive World Cup semi-final, while Morocco will look to repeat their historic 2022 run.

France 24

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.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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Is France vs Morocco on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup quarter-final

France and Morocco face each other again in the first quarter-final at World Cup 2026, a repeat of a semi-final which Les Bleus won in Qatar

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

Evening Standard

France vs. Morocco: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

The first-ever meeting between the two countries took place in 1988.

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Despite World Cup team’s diversity, France is still wrestling with unresolved issues of identity and representation

At every Football World Cup and any other major football tournament, it is not only Les Bleus’ performances on the pitch that come under scrutiny, but also the players’ identities, their migrant backgrounds and the extent to which they represent France and French society. This recurrent question speaks to unresolved…

The Conversation

World Cup 2026 Quarter Final France vs. Morocco Predictions

France vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium on July 9. Mbappe leads with 7 goals as Les Bleus go in at -166 to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-final.

Sports Lens

Morocco to test France's title credentials in World Cup quarter-final showdown

World Cup favourites Les Bleus face their toughest challenge of the tournament when they meet high-flying Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday, in a rematch of the 2022 semi-final that ended the Atlas Lions' historic run in Qatar.

France 24

Kylian Mbappe, France Hit Back at Paraguay Senator After Racist Attack

Les Bleus’ captain was racially abused online by a member of Paraguay’s government.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts

France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly…

France 24

Les Bleus advance to World Cup quarter-finals after bruising win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game from a second-half penalty as France beat Paraguay in a cagey Round of 16 tie in Philadelphia on Saturday. Les Bleus will take on Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday in Boston.

France 24

French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’

Philippe Diallo says the former Paraguay goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ after his remarks about France’s roster

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The Independent UK

French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remark

Philippe Diallo, the president of FFF, hit out at Chilavert, who had been engaged in a dispute with ex-France international Christophe Dugarry on social media

The Independent UK

France prove they can win ugly in bad-tempered clash – and World Cup history is repeating itself

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty was enough to break the resistance of a niggly Paraguay and reach another quarter-final

Sports Illustrated

France Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Mbappe Settles Frustrating Game With One Kick

The French star played hero yet again for Les Bleus on the world stage.

Evening Standard

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe spot-kick settles testy World Cup last-16 clash

Les Bleus did well to overcome stubborn Albirroja

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Mbappé sends Les Bleus into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay

France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a penalty kick by Kylian Mbappé (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display. They will take on Morocco on Thursday.

France 24

Paraguay–France: Mbappé penalty puts Les Bleus ahead in tense Round of 16 clash

France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 of the World Cup 2026, maintaining their perfect tournament record and moving one step closer to another global title. Les Bleus’ dominant group stage performances have established them as genuine contenders, while Paraguay’s resistance was eventually broken by a Kylian…

Sports Illustrated

Why Aurelien Tchouameni Isn’t Playing for France vs. Paraguay—2026 World Cup

The Frenchman already missed out against Iraq in the group stage.

Evening Standard

Paraguay vs France LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Les Bleus facing ginat killers with quarter-final spot up for grabs

TechRadar

How to watch Paraguay vs France: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Kylian Mbappe's FIFA World Cup 2026 favourites eye last-16 win

Here's how to watch Paraguay vs France for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Les Bleus aim to book their place in the last eight.

Sports Illustrated

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

Los Guaraníes are targeting another mammoth upset when they face an otherworldly France.

Evening Standard

France XI vs Paraguay: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026

Les Bleus must be wary of giant-killers but could take chance to rotate

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