2026 World Cup: France Players Show Great Respect for Morocco Ahead of Their Quarter-Final Clash
Morocco will play without leading scorer Ismael Saibari after a hamstring injury as the African champions chase a second straight World Cup semifinal.
- France faces The African champions in Boston on Friday for the World Cup quarter-final, following The African team's 3-0 victory against Canada where striker Ismael Saibari suffered a hamstring strain after 20 minutes.
- Following the victory, fans celebrated across Netherlands cities like Rotterdam and Utrecht, though police made 29 arrests in one city and used water cannon in The Hague.
- In Amsterdam, supporters on scooters filled Plein 45, while police dealt with fireworks and stones in Kooilaan and three people were hurt on Slotermeerlaan when a scooter collided with a fatbike.
- City mayor Jan van Zanen issued an order warning against disturbing public order, while Right-wing party VVD tabled a motion calling for higher fines for "unnecessary hooting" in traffic.
- As The African team aims to reach the World Cup semi-finals, VVD MP Bart Bikker argued that car horns were not intended for celebrations, citing safety risks.
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For Moroccans, beating France is more than soccer — it’s a matter of history - The Boston Globe
France’s colonial rule over the North African nation, from 1912 to 1956, adds a layer of tension that was palpable the last time the two titans of global football played in the World Cup.
France now know their quarter-final opponent: Morocco. After qualifying against Paraguay, French players Rayan Cherki, William Saliba, and Bradley Barcola unanimously praised the quality of the Atlas Lions – still undefeated in this World Cup.
France will have a test of fire when facing Morocco for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Both teams will fight to continue in race at the Gillette Stadium in Boston.The French suffered to beat by the minimum scorer a battler Paraguay. Instead, the African team was imposed by 3-0 to host Canada. France vs Morocco: When and where do they play for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup?The match is scheduled for Thursday July 9 at the Gill…
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