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