Mbappe v Hakimi: Friends off the pitch, rivals in the quarters
When France and Morocco walk out at a sold-out Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026, (11pm EAT), they will be carrying the weight of a story that never quite finished...
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The 2026 World Cup quarter-final showdown between France and Morocco is a highly anticipated rematch of their Qatar 2022 semi-final clash, with immense pressure on Morocco's 'golden generation'.
- France's forward Kylian Mbappé is tied for the tournament's leading scorer with 7 goals.
- Morocco, carrying the hopes of Africa, faces France again, aiming to overcome the team that ended their last World Cup dream.
- The match is set for July 9, 2026, at the sold-out Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (11 pm EAT).
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