France prepares for Morocco in World Cup quarterfinal amid tensions

France faces Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 10 at Boston Stadium. The match follows a tense build-up with off-field issues, including racist remarks aimed at Kylian Mbappé and concerns over officiating. France's Didier Deschamps aims for a third consecutive final while Morocco seeks to capitalize on their experience after reaching the semifinals in 2022. Both teams have key player absences, with Morocco's Ismael Saibari sidelined due to injury and France's Michael Olise facing suspension risks after receiving a yellow card in the previous match against Paraguay.

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