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France eliminates Morocco from World Cup with 2-0 victory in quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

France eliminates Morocco from World Cup with 2-0 victory in quarterfinals

Summary

France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 10, 2026, continuing a trend from the previous tournament where Morocco also lost to France by the same score. Morocco managed only one shot on goal, late in the match, while France dominated possession. Despite the loss, Morocco's coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, emphasized the team's potential for future success. The match took place at Gillette Stadium, marking the Atlas Lions' second straight World Cup exit at the hands of the French.

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By the Numbers

•France advances to the World Cup semifinals after defeating Morocco.
•Morocco had only one shot on goal during the match.
•The previous World Cup saw the same scoreline between the two teams.
•The match occurred at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
•Morocco's coach expressed disappointment but optimism for the future.

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1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Morocco again knocked out of World Cup by France 2-0, this time in the quarterfinals

What they're saying

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France did it to Morocco again at the World Cup. For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 — this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals. With very few attacking chances, Morocco landed only one shot on goal, and that came in the 82nd minute while already trailing by two goals.
— Yahoo Sportsby KEN POWTAK

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