Ayyoub Bouaddi Responds when Asked if He Regrets Choosing Morocco over France After Being Knocked Out by Les Bleus at 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Morocco's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey ended with a 2-0 quarter-final loss to France at Boston Stadium, despite strong performances and a campaign praised by the Confederation of African Football .
- France scored both goals in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe netting the first after missing a penalty, and Ousmane Dembele adding a second to secure the win.
- French President Emmanuel Macron recognized Morocco as a formidable opponent and praised the spirit of flair and fraternity shown during the match.
- Morocco remains proud of their performance and looks forward to co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, aiming to reach the final in the future.
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World Cup 2026 Africa Exits After Its Record Run
AFRICA · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Africa: Morocco’s 2-0 quarter-final defeat by France leaves the continent with no side in the semi-finals. —Record entry: Ten African teams qualified for the expanded tournament, a continental record. —Depth: Nine of them reached the last 32, by The Rio Times’ count. —Knockout wins: Only Morocco […] The post World Cup 2026 Africa Exits After Its Record Run appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eliminated by France in the World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco exits the competition after a remarkable run. After the match, right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi reflected on the Atlas Lions' journey and took the opportunity to send a message to his country's supporters.
Our experts agree that France was far superior to Morocco, which simply fell short.
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