World Cup Quarterfinal Preview: France, Morocco Set for Titanic Rematch in Foxboro
France and Morocco meet for the second time in a World Cup quarterfinal, with the winner advancing to a semifinal at AT&T Stadium.
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, France and Morocco meet in a World Cup quarterfinal rematch at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, marking their second tournament meeting.
- Four years ago in Qatar, France ended Morocco's remarkable 2022 World Cup run in the semifinals with a 2-0 victory; Morocco now enters as an underdog seeking to avenge that defeat.
- Star striker Kylian Mbappé leads France's attack with seven goals, while captain Achraf Hakimi anchors Morocco's defense; six Moroccan squad members were born in France, linking both teams through shared heritage.
- The winner advances to face either Spain or Belgium in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas at 3 p.m. ET.
- Les Bleus seek their third consecutive World Cup semifinal appearance, while the Atlas Lions pursue Africa's first-ever spot in a World Cup final at Boston Stadium, the tournament's final venue.
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Four years after France's 2-0 victory in the Doha semi-final, France and Morocco meet again in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup in Boston this Thursday, July 9th at 8 PM UTC. The match features familiar faces but different teams. With continuity among the players and a revolution in playing systems, this France-Morocco clash promises to be a much more open affair than the 2022 encounter.
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Quarterfinal play in the 2026 World Cup will begin Thursday with France facing Morocco in Foxborough, Massachusetts with free watch parties set for throughout Los Angeles County. Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament with a 3-0 victory over Canada in a round of 16 match Saturday in Houston. France reached the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay Saturday in Phil…
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