Rematch of 2022: France face Morocco for World Cup semi-final spot

France and Morocco meet again on the world’s biggest stage on Thursday, renewing a rivalry forged four years ago as the two sides clash in the opening quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Foxborough Stadium, outside Boston. The meeting is the seventh between the two natio..

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France and Morocco are set to clash in a high-stakes quarter-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rekindling their 2022 semi-final rivalry.

The match on Thursday is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final where France defeated Morocco 2-0.
Key players include Kylian Mbappé with 7 goals for France and Morocco's defense anchored by Achraf Hakimi and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Morocco, no longer considered underdogs, are aiming to advance further and avenge their previous defeat, while France seeks to assert its dominance in the tournament.