Bouaddi faces France after choosing Morocco for World Cup eligibility
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi opted to represent Morocco over France to secure participation in the 2026 World Cup. The two teams are set to meet in a semifinal rematch based on their previous encounter in 2022. This decision highlights the dynamics of national team selection and player commitments on a global stage. Further details on the match status and context of the encounter are awaited as the game progresses.
- •Bouaddi chose Morocco to play at the 2026 World Cup
- •Morocco faces France in a semifinal rematch
- •The teams previously met in 2022
- •Match status is currently ongoing
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"Ayyoub Bouaddi chose Morocco over France to ensure he'd play at the 2026 World Cup. Now the two teams collide in a 2022 semifinal rematch.
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