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Morocco celebrates World Cup quarter-finals as heat impacts matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:46 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Morocco celebrates World Cup quarter-finals as heat impacts matches

Summary

Morocco is in festive spirits after qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals for the second consecutive tournament, following their recent win against Canada. Meanwhile, teams are grappling with extreme heat conditions in the United States, prompting France to create an improvised cooling solution. As England prepares to face Mexico today at the Azteca, fans celebrate with chants and traditions, while Brazil and Norway engage in their own unique celebrations before their match. Fans continue to express their enthusiasm through various activities around the stadiums.

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By the Numbers

•Morocco qualifies for World Cup quarter-finals after a victory over Canada
•France installs makeshift air conditioning solutions amid high temperatures
•England fans gather energetically ahead of match against Mexico at Azteca
•Brazil and Norway engage in traditional fan rituals before their game

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6:46 AMYahoo Sports — 🥵Heat, science and party... the most fun of the post-World Cup day

What they're saying

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From the overflowing joy in Morocco to tricks for dealing with intense heat, nothing escapes the ingenuity of the fans.Morocco is in party mode📸 ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT - AFP or licensorsThe license to...
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