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Deschamps says France must be even more efficient in attack against Morocco

France have scored a tournament-leading 14 goals in the World Cup so far ⁠but coach Didier Deschamps urged his players on Wednesday to achieve even greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in ‌Thursday's quarter-final.

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The key numbers as Morocco take on France for a place in the World Cup semi-finals

The first of the World Cup semi-finals takes place on Thursday, as pre-tournament favourites France take on Morocco in Boston.

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Late heartbreak haunts Africa’s World Cup knockout campaign

Morocco are the last men standing for Africa at the 2026 World Cup as they face a quarter-final against France, but had it not been for some late collapses, there may well have been more teams in the last eight.

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Libyan legend Tarik El Taib backs Morocco to eliminate France in World Cup test

Libyan legend Tarik El Taib has expressed confidence that Morocco have what it takes to beat France in their quarter-final clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium on Thursday.

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France stronger for physical Paraguay test, insists assistant coach Guy Stephan

Assistant coach Guy Stephan said France would be stronger for the physical test they faced ⁠against Paraguay and were preparing for a very different challenge when they take on Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.

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World Cup highlights: Haaland sends Brazil packing and England advances in thriller

Sunday marked the second day of the World Cup round of 16. After Morocco and France advanced on Saturday, the following day saw Norway and England secure their spots, eliminating Brazil and Mexico, respectively.

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Ouahbi says half-time tweaks helped Morocco overcome 'impressive' Canada

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi explained how an improved second-half display enabled the North Africans to overpower Canada and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

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World Cup highlights: Morocco show clinical edge while France see off Paraguay

The first day of the World Cup round of 16 occurred on Saturday, with Morocco and France setting up a fascinating quarter-final clash, getting past Canada and Paraguay, respectively.

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France see off dogged Paraguay in feisty affair to qualify for quarter-finals

A Kylian Mbappe penalty was enough to edge France past a dogged and wily Paraguay side at the Lincoln Financial Field, setting up a tantalising FIFA World Cup (WC) quarter-final tie against Morocco.

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Marsch regrets Davies' absence, but is proud of Canada's World Cup run

Canada's dream World Cup run ended on Saturday when they crashed out with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the last 16, but ⁠coach Jesse Marsch said he could not have been prouder of his players after a performance he believed deserved a different outcome.

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Morocco hero Ounahi hails side's character after hard-fought World Cup win over Canada

After scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Canada that saw Morocco move into the quarter-finals of the World Cup, Azzedine Ounahi hailed the African nation's personality and character.

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Ounahi bags brace as Morocco see off spirited Canada to make World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco became the first nation to secure their place in the FIFA World Cup (WC) quarter-finals, stretching their unbeaten run to 10 matches with a hard-fought 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada, who are the first co-hosts to be eliminated.

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World Cup LIVE: France to play Morocco in quarter-finals after defeating Paraguay

We're down to the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup, and first up in the battle to reach the quarter-finals, co-hosts Canada will take on Morocco before tournament favourites France go up against Paraguay.

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'Zero weaknesses': Jesse Marsch says Canada must stay focused against Morocco

Canada need to focus on staying aggressive at the back and ready to close ⁠down a Morocco side with "zero weaknesses" when they square off in the World Cup round of 16 on Saturday, coach Jesse ‌Marsch said on the eve of the match.

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Canada defender De Fougerolles growing up fast at first World Cup

Luc de Fougerolles has been one of Canada’s standout performers at the ⁠World Cup, but admits every game is an opportunity for him to grow as he prepares to face Morocco in ‌a round-of-16 clash in Houston on Saturday.

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Bayern announce signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV

Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031.

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Why the Netherlands are the unluckiest team in World Cup history

The Netherlands are out of the 2026 World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco, and it's the latest in a long line of heartbreaks, with Oranje perhaps enduring more pain and enjoying less luck than any other nation over the years.

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'We completely dominated': Morocco coach Ouahbi praises players after Dutch victory

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had earned respect after ⁠knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup in a penalty shootout on Monday, adding that his players were fuelled by the desire ‌to make the millions watching back home proud.

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Koeman backs defensive approach after Netherlands exit World Cup to Morocco

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said they went with a more defensive approach against Morocco ⁠to give them a better chance of winning rather than out of any fear of their opponents, after his side were ‌eliminated from the World Cup on Monday.

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World Cup highlights: Morocco see off Netherlands as Paraguay stun Germany in pen-fest

It was a day of penalty shootouts at the World Cup as Brazil, Morocco and Paraguay made it into the round of 16, with the latter stunning the Netherlands and Germany respectively after extra time.

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Morocco overcome Netherlands in chaotic penalty shootout to advance to last 16

Morocco have reached the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16, winning out 3-2 on penalties after holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monterrey.

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World Cup LIVE: Saibari sends Morocco through on penalties against the Netherlands

The Round of 32 continues at the FIFA World Cup today with Brazil facing Japan before Germany and the Netherlands also look to reach the last 16. Follow all the build-up and the day's play with our live updates here!

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Ouahbi in search of different solutions as Morocco face off against Netherlands

Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi said his side's unbeaten group-stage campaign ⁠would count for little when they face the Netherlands in the World Cup last 32 on Monday, insisting the knockout ‌phase demanded a different mentality.

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Morocco ‌captain Achraf Hakimi to appeal ruling to stand trial on rape charge

Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, whose referral for trial on rape charges was upheld by an appeals court, has lodged an appeal with France's Court of Cassation, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.