Morocco faces France in World Cup quarter-finals Thursday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Morocco is set to face France in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday at 21:00 BST. The Atlas Lions previously made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, where they lost to France. With sustained investment in football backed by King Mohammed VI, Morocco aims to solidify its status as a football powerhouse. With a strong connection to its diaspora, 19 of the 26 players in their current squad were born outside Morocco, showcasing a growing talent pool as the nation strives to compete at the highest levels.
- •Morocco is ranked sixth in FIFA's world rankings.
- •The match takes place at Boston Stadium.
- •Morocco has invested significantly in football infrastructure.
- •Former manager Walid Regragui emphasized ambition before the 2022 World Cup.
- •Morocco's squad includes many players from its diaspora.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Could Morocco become a football powerhouse?
- 7:50 AMBBC Sport — Could Morocco become a football powerhouse?
"Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.
"Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:50 AMCould Morocco become a football powerhouse?
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.
- BBC SportJul 9, 2026, 7:50 AMCould Morocco become a football powerhouse?
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.
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