France and Morocco will meet in Boston on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the quarterfinal of the football World Cup. It is a repeat of the semifinal from the tournament in Qatar, in which the French won 2:0 four years ago. The French team is aiming for its third consecutive semifinal. Le Figaro ↗
Ahead of the match, fans of both national teams gathered in Boston to celebrate their teams' progress to the tournament's best eight. Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi emphasized that his team can hurt any national team, signaling an ambition to continue in the tournament even against one of the favorites. France24 ↗
Attention is also focused on France's lineup. Among the pre-match topics are Didier Deschamps' decisions, including the possible preference for Désiré Doué over Bradley Barcola. The duel also has a personal dimension, as Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi, known to be close friends, will once again find themselves on opposite sides of the pitch. Le Monde ↗
The match will be officiated by Argentine referee Facundo Tello. According to available information, the French team is not expressing concerns about his appointment. In the broader context of the tournament, Switzerland also reached the quarterfinals, eliminating Colombia in a penalty shootout 4:3 after a goalless draw. The winner of the France–Morocco clash will move closer to the final and the fight for the world championship title. Le Figaro ↗
France and Morocco to meet in Boston for World Cup quarterfinal
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France-Maroc : Désiré Doué préféré à Bradley Barcola ? Les dernières infos sur les choix de Didier Deschamps
Le Figaro
| 22:05 08.07.
Mondial 2026 : les Bleus retrouvent le Maroc pour une place en demi-finales
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| 07:22 09.07.
10 rouges en un match, yoga, «supporter de Messi»… Qui est Facundo Tello, l’arbitre argentin de France-Maroc ?
Le Figaro
| 06:02 09.07.
« Ce sont des frères » : Mbappé-Hakimi, les deux amis de nouveau adversaires pour France-Maroc
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