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France faces Morocco in World Cup quarter-final rematch in Foxborough

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

France faces Morocco in World Cup quarter-final rematch in Foxborough

Summary

France competes against Morocco on July 8 at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, as the quarter-finals of the World Cup commence. This match is a rematch from the 2022 World Cup semi-final, which France won 2-0. France entered the quarter-finals after scoring 14 goals in five matches, with Kylian Mbappe contributing seven goals. Meanwhile, Morocco has progressed impressively, overcoming the Netherlands and Canada in earlier knockout rounds. The winner of this match will advance to the semi-finals to face either Spain or Belgium, who play later this week.

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By the Numbers

•Match takes place at Gillette Stadium on July 8.
•France scored 14 goals in five tournament matches.
•Morocco advanced after defeating the Netherlands and Canada.
•Kylian Mbappe is among the top scorers this tournament.
•Winner faces either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals.

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6:32 AMYahoo Sports — France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way

What they're saying

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France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off.Thursday's opening quarter-final is a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar, won 2-0 by France, who would go on to lose in the final against Argentina.
— Yahoo Sports

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