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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

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

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,…

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Did Mia Khalifa Curse Morocco? 'Today I Am Moroccan' Post Blamed by Fans After World Cup Exit

Morocco's World Cup exit to France led to social media jokes blaming Mia Khalifa for 'cursing' the team after her supportive post. The incident highlights football superstition and online humour.

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

How to watch France vs Morocco: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Kylian Mbappe and Co. set for quarter-final test, team news

Desire Doue starts in place of Bradley Barcola for France as Les Bleus face Morocco at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the quarter-final for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

France-Morocco live: Mbappé guides Les Bleus to semi-finals

France advanced to the semi-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals, with Kylian Mbappé finding the breakthrough after missing an early penalty. Ousmane Dembélé's goal sealed Les Bleus' passage to the final four as they proved too strong for the resilient Atlas Lions. Relive our…

France 24

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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

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

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 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

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

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

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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

World Cup 2026: Ounahi fires Morocco to quarter-finals with decisive brace

Morocco secured their passage to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, with Selim Ounahi's double proving decisive. The Lions of the Atlas overcame a difficult first half to eventually overwhelm their North American hosts and progress as one of the tournament's standout sides.

TechRadar

How to watch Canada vs Morocco: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Here's how to watch Canada vs Morocco for free online and from anywhere as the co-hosts chase more history against the Atlas Lions in the World Cup last 16.

Sports Illustrated

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

2022 semifinalists Morocco are aiming to upset the Canadian party in the round of 16.

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World Cup 2026: Morocco outclass the Netherlands as Germany knocked out on penalties

For the third time in a row, the Netherlands exit the World Cup after a penalty shootout. Tied 1-1 with Morocco, Ismael Saibari scored the winning penalty to send the Atlas Lions into the Round of 16, where they will go up against Canada. Meanwhile Paraguay caused a huge upset…

The Guardian - UK

Celebrations and bottle-throwing on Dutch streets after dramatic Morocco win

The police were pelted with bottles in The Hague but there were hugs between sets of fans in Amsterdam after a tense last-32 tie

France 24

World Cup 2026: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to reach round of 16

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead before Issa Diop headed home a stoppage-time equaliser, with Ismael Saibari converting the decisive spot-kick to…

The Guardian - US

Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco win 3-2 on penalties) – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Netherlands and Morocco traded blows in a thriller before Ismael Saibari’s winning penalty swung the shootout

The Guardian - UK

‘Street football on world stage’: Morocco and Netherlands face off in last-32 tie with a backstory

Moroccans began moving to the Netherlands in the 1960s, lending. the match in Mexico a feeling akin to ‘a derby’

France 24

World Cup 2026: Brazil and Morocco put on a show and secure qualification

Just like in their opening win over Haiti (3-0), Brazil made light work of Scotland on Wednesday, cruising to another 3-0 victory to finish top of Group C, ahead of Morocco. The Atlas Lions also impressed, beating Haiti 4-2 in a thrilling comeback-filled encounter. The night was highlighted by Neymar’s…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Morocco complete comeback against Haiti in Group C clash

Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in a dramatic Group C encounter in Atlanta, in a match that was level at half-time after a breathless first period. Achraf Hakimi and Ismaël Saibari restored parity before Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late to seal victory, as Haiti were ultimately undone by Morocco’s…

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