Morocco’s blend of experience and fresh faces for France quarter-final
The Atlas Lions meet France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a squad featuring Champions League winners, Saudi-based veterans and recent international converts.
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Djibril Sidibé leaves Toulouse after contract expiry
France’s 2018 World Cup-winning defender Djibril Sidibé has left Toulouse FC after his contract expired, following two seasons and 63 appearances with the Ligue 1 club.
Morocco carry Africa’s World Cup hopes into France quarter-final
Morocco have become the first African nation to reach successive World Cup quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions face France on Thursday while other continental sides fell to off-field struggles and late collapses.
Zaïre-Emery Voices Frustration to French Coaching Staff Over World Cup Exclusion
Warren Zaïre-Emery has expressed his dismay to the France coaching staff after failing to feature in any of Les Bleus’ first five World Cup matches, repeating his Euro 2024 ordeal.
Tchouameni injury doubt for France’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni is expected to miss France’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after sustaining a minor thigh injury, assistant manager Guy Stéphan has confirmed.
Paris prosecutor opens criminal probe into senator over Mbappé racist abuse
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following racist comments she made about France captain Kylian Mbappé on social media.
Mbappé Condemns ‘Incompetent’ Senator Over Racist Slur
France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist comments she made following Les Bleus’ World Cup last-16 victory.
Haaland carries scoring form into Norway’s World Cup quarter-final with England
Erling Haaland arrives in Miami with momentum after his double defeated Brazil, as Norway prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against England in extreme heat.
France appeal Olise yellow card to clear path for potential semi-final
The French Football Federation has lodged an appeal to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card from the World Cup round of 16 victory over Paraguay.
Saibari to undergo MRI scan ahead of Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final
Ismael Saibari will undergo an MRI scan on Monday to assess the hamstring injury he sustained during Morocco’s victory over Canada. The Bayern Munich newcomer faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday’s quarter-final against France.