Hakimi leads Morocco’s 2026 World Cup charge amid legal battle
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi remains Morocco’s standout talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup, though he faces trial for an allegation of rape which he denies.
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France end Morocco’s World Cup run to reach third consecutive semi-final
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals to book a semi-final spot against either Spain or Belgium. Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted as the defending champions extended their knockout run.
Saibari ruled out as Morocco face France in World Cup quarter-final
Ismael Saibari will miss Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final against France due to a hamstring injury sustained against Canada, coach Mohamed Ouahbi has confirmed.
World Cup quarter-finals: Messi and Haaland lead scoring charts as Morocco target France revenge
Lionel Messi has scored in all five of Argentina’s matches while Erling Haaland boasts the tournament’s best shot conversion rate. Morocco face France in a quarter-final repeat of their semi-final meeting four years ago.
Morocco begin 2026 World Cup quest under new management
Morocco have replaced coach Walid Regragui with Mohamed Ouahbi as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup, facing the dual challenge of integrating new tactics while managing the psychological fallout from a controversial AFCON final.
France vs Morocco: Doué starts, Tchouaméni out as Deschamps confirms lineup
Désiré Doué will start for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, but Aurélien Tchouaméni misses out. Kick-off is at 10pm CET.
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.
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.
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.
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.