France and Morocco clash in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in Foxborough
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:38 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
France faces Morocco in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at Foxborough Stadium on Thursday. This match is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal, which France won 2-0. France is favored, having shown strong form with Kylian Mbappe leading the attack. Morocco had a solid round of 16 performance, defeating Canada 3-0 and aims to capitalize on their previous experience amidst a historic rivalry. Both teams are motivated, with France seeking to reaffirm their dominance and Morocco looking to make a statement.
- •Match set for Thursday at Foxborough Stadium, US.
- •France previously defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2022 semifinal.
- •Kylian Mbappe scored seven goals in the tournament so far.
- •Morocco is under the leadership of coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
- •Morocco won their last match 3-0 against Canada in the round of 16.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — France, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know
"Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.
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