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The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

France emphatically snapped Morocco’s 34-game unbeaten run to book its place in the final four.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

European Parliament calls for terrorist listing of Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community waits with bated breath as the country's high court gears up to deliver a ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And, Morocco is still reeling…

France 24 · Jul 10

World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football governance structures heavily favoured European and South American teams, leaving Africa to fight not just for wins on the pitch,…

The Conversation · Jul 10

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Morocco, TV channels & live stream Thursday July 9th

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday July 9th, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

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 · Jul 9

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 · Jul 9

France vs Morocco: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

A rematch from the 2022 semi-final kicks off this year’s last-eight ties

Evening Standard · Jul 8

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 · Jul 8

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 · Jul 8

Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have delighted fans at home and set an example to other sides beset with off-field problems

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8