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World Cup 2026: France and Morocco prepare for quarter-final clash

For the second World Cup in a row, France and Morocco meet again in the knockout stage. Both teams are preparing for another intense battle, with several players on either side having shared the dressing room at Paris Saint-Germain. Didier Deschamps has handed Desiré Doué the task of taking on…

France 24

Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off

In today’s Football Daily: A lip-smacking last eight lineup to tuck into

The Guardian - UK

France vs Morocco prediction: Can Kylian Mbappe inspire Les Bleus to third consecutive World Cup semi-final?

France vs Morocco sees either side on the verge of making further history; can Kylian Mbappe inspire his nation to victory?

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Favourites France head into Morocco rematch banking on Mbappé magic

France storm into Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco as the tournament's hot favourites.

Radio France Internationale

France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash

FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate.

Sports Illustrated

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

The lasting legacy Didier Deschamps and France could leave with another World Cup crown

Greatest of all time status is within reach for Deschamps and his side – though Morocco will pose a huge challenge

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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 XI vs Morocco: NO Tchouameni - Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Les Bleus sweating over fitness of key midfielder for opening quarter-final showdown

Evening Standard

Fifa rejects France’s appeal of Olise’s yellow card ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

The decision stands in stark contrast to a recent case involving US striker Folarin Balogun

The Independent UK

France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final

Didier Deschamps has said France ‘have to deal with’ a team of referees from Argentina, while Morocco’s coach insists their aim is to win the trophy

The Guardian - UK

How France’s greatest strength could become their undoing against Morocco

Didier Deschamps’ depth is the envy of the every other coach but surplus of numbers could hurt them in World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

France Predicted Lineup vs. Morocco: World Cup Quarterfinal

France faces Morocco for the first time since the 2022 World Cup semifinals.

Sports Illustrated

Despite World Cup team’s diversity, France is still wrestling with unresolved issues of identity and representation

At every Football World Cup and any other major football tournament, it is not only Les Bleus’ performances on the pitch that come under scrutiny, but also the players’ identities, their migrant backgrounds and the extent to which they represent France and French society. This recurrent question speaks to unresolved…

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The Guardian - US

Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup

The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament

France 24

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.

The Guardian - UK

Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note

This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them

The Independent UK

Mbappe hits back at ‘dirty’ Paraguay after ill-tempered World Cup last 16 tie

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal, a penalty, as France struggled to break down a dogged and underhand Paraguay defence

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The Independent UK

The real issue behind Paraguay’s shameless skulduggery in ill-tempered defeat to France

Paraguay aimed to keep France at bay through a cynical reliance on underhand tactics, which obscured the genuinely resolute manner of their defending

The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty secured France a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay in the World Cup last-16. Despite Paraguay's defensive tactics and attempts to disrupt France's stars, Mbappe's 70th-minute spot-kick proved decisive. The win sets up a quarter-final clash with Morocco, as France continues their quest for World…

The Independent UK

France prove they can win ugly in bad-tempered clash – and World Cup history is repeating itself

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty was enough to break the resistance of a niggly Paraguay and reach another quarter-final

Sports Illustrated

France Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Mbappe Settles Frustrating Game With One Kick

The French star played hero yet again for Les Bleus on the world stage.

The Guardian - UK

Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty to give France a 1-0 win then criticised Paraguay’s approach to an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 game

Radio France Internationale

Ounahi stars as Morocco outclass Canada to advance to last eight at World Cup

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice on Saturday to steer Morocco past Canada 3-0 and into the last eight at the World Cup for the second consecutive tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Why Aurelien Tchouameni Isn’t Playing for France vs. Paraguay—2026 World Cup

The Frenchman already missed out against Iraq in the group stage.

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