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France prepares to face Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:04 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

France prepares to face Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals

Summary

France's national soccer team is set to play Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals tonight at 10:00 p.m. The match comes after France secured a spot in this stage of the tournament for the fourth consecutive World Cup. The team's atmosphere remains positive, with players like Kylian Mbappé enjoying some off-field moments with their barber, Coco Fernandez, who has also been working with the Moroccan squad. Brazil's streak of eight consecutive quarter-finals ended earlier this tournament with their elimination.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for 10:00 p.m. tonight
•France reached quarter-finals for the fourth straight time
•Morocco first African nation to reach consecutive quarter-finals
•Coco Fernandez serves as barber for both teams
•Brazil eliminated in the round of 16 after eight quarter-finals

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The home barber of Les Bleus ✂️It’s one of the juiciest behind-the-scenes stories of this World Cup. Coco Fernandez, a barber in Boston used to cutting the hair of NBA stars, suddenly found hims...
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