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Brahim Diaz looks forward to facing teammates in World Cup quarterfinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Brahim Diaz looks forward to facing teammates in World Cup quarterfinal

Summary

Brahim Diaz is set to face his Real Madrid teammates, including Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, as Morocco prepares to meet France in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Diaz has been instrumental for Morocco, contributing four assists in the tournament so far. Following Morocco's 3-0 victory over Canada, the player expressed his excitement about working with new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. Diaz predicted he would prefer to face France, highlighting his confidence against their attack.

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By the Numbers

•Morocco defeats Canada 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
•Brahim Diaz records four assists in five World Cup matches.
•Diaz excited to work with new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
•Morocco will face France in the quarterfinals.
•Winner will progress to the semifinals of the World Cup.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Brahim Diaz looking forward to working with Mourinho at Real Madrid: ‘I’m very excited’

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Morocco have once again lived up to the hype in the FIFA World Cup, and while it remains to be seen if they can recreate their 2022 heroics, they have already booked a place in the Quarterfinals of th...
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