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Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 4
Morocco, France Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals, Setting July 9 Rematch
Updated
Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 4

Morocco, France Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals, Setting July 9 Rematch

3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 4

Summary

  • Morocco and France became the first teams into the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after Saturday round-of-16 wins, booking a July 9 meeting at Boston Stadium.
  • Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston, becoming the first African team to reach back-to-back World Cup quarterfinals and eliminating the first co-host nation from the tournament.
  • France edged Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia behind a Kylian Mbappé penalty, sending Les Bleus into a rematch of the 2022 semifinal they won 2-0.
  • The bracket is also taking shape elsewhere: England will face quarterfinal debutant Norway on July 11, while two other quarterfinal spots remain to be decided.

Insights

With superstars like Messi and Mbappé battling injuries, which team's depth will ultimately decide the World Cup winner?
Can Morocco avenge its 2022 semifinal loss and make history by knocking out tournament-favorite France?
As the quarterfinals unfold in US cities, is the massive cost of hosting the World Cup actually worth it?