France and Morocco set for 2026 World Cup quarterfinal matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
France and Morocco meet at the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, continuing their developing rivalry. France, a two-time World Cup winner, aims for its third title led by Kylian Mbappe. Morocco made history in 2022 by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals. This matchup marks their second World Cup encounter, following France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2022 semifinals. The teams have faced each other six times, with France holding a 4-1 advantage overall.
- •France faces Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals
- •Kylian Mbappe leads France in pursuit of a third title
- •Morocco made history by reaching the 2022 semifinals
- •Last encounter was a 2-0 win for France in 2022
- •Overall, France leads series with four wins to Morocco's one
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — France vs. Morocco history: Head-to-head matches at World Cup, last meeting, team records and more
"Set for a high-stakes matchup at the 2026 World Cup, here's a look at all the big France-Morocco games of the past.
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