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France lead The Athletic’s post-quarterfinal rankings with six straight wins and a stingy defense, while Spain sit second after Merino’s late winner against Belgium; Argentina remains third as knockouts loom, with a tantalising prospect of a France–Spain semi on the horizon and Argentina set to face Switzerland next.
Lamine Yamal says France should fear Spain after a late Merino goal helped Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-final against France in Dallas.
France coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé has a slight ankle issue after his late substitution against Morocco, while praising substitutes like Warren Zaire-Emery and Manu Kone for making an immediate impact. Deschamps highlighted three consecutive World Cup semi-finals for France, noted missed penalties and chances, and said the team will recover for the next opponent (Spain or Belgium) as Mbappé scored and France moved forward.
Kylian Mbappe overcame a saved early penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, scoring in the 60th minute and assisting Dembele for the second, reinforcing France’s status as the team to beat and ending Morocco’s dream run.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semifinal; Mbappé briefly left with an ankle knock but reassured fans that he’s fine and will be ready for Tuesday’s game against the Spain-Belgium winner in Dallas. France’s depth and Mbappé’s production have highlighted a dominant run in a star-studded tournament.
Morocco’s 2-0 World Cup loss to France triggered clashes in London as police confronted crowds waving Moroccan flags and hurling debris, with at least one officer down and arrests reported, while Paris celebrated France’s win with raucous public displays; the piece also notes prior and related unrest tied to major soccer outcomes and previews upcoming quarterfinal matchups.
The Athletic’s latest World Cup power rankings rank 48 teams with seven games remaining, placing France on top as clear favorites after six wins and 16 goals, while conceding none in the knockout rounds. Spain and Argentina follow in strong form, with other contenders like the Netherlands and Germany also featured prominently. The piece analyzes each team's current form, key players, and potential routes to glory as the knockout stage nears, highlighting how upsets and standout performances are shaping the standings.
Kylian Mbappé revealed a minor ankle injury during France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco but said he’s completely fine after scoring his eighth goal of the tournament. He was subbed out in the 77th minute and France now eye a semifinal against Spain or Belgium.
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, with Mbappe scoring from the edge of the box and Dembele adding a second to send Didier Deschamps’s side to the semifinals, where they will face Spain or Belgium.
Mbappe scores in France's 2-0 win over Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals, matching Messi's eight goals in the tournament as their high-profile duel continues to define the event; Roy Keane lauds Mbappe while a lengthy penalty wait adds to the drama.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 to become the first semifinalist of the 2026 World Cup, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. France dominated despite 48% possession, outshooting Morocco 22-5 and posting a 3.04 to 0.14 edge in expected goals. Morocco had impressed earlier, but France’s depth and finishing proved decisive. The remaining quarterfinals are Spain vs. Belgium and Norway vs. England, with Argentina vs. Switzerland also on the schedule; the semifinals will pit France against the Spain/Belgium winner and Norway/England against Argentina/Switzerland.
The Geopolitics World Cup advances to the quarterfinals with four blockbuster ties: France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland. Mbappé stars for France; Spain aim to maintain precision; Haaland–Kane loom large in Norway vs England; Messi chases glory as Argentina pursue the title, while Switzerland hope for an shock upset. Expect drama, punditry, and live coverage as the knockout phase begins.
In Boston's World Cup 2026 quarter-final, France and Morocco are level at 0-0 at halftime after Mbappé’s delayed penalty miss. The first half featured a tense, cagey tempo with Morocco pressing and few clear chances, including a crossbar elsewhere, as France dominated at times but couldn’t convert, leaving the tie finely poised heading into the second half.
France and Morocco meet in Boston for the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, with Opta’s live stats centre providing team and player data; France remain unbeaten in six previous meetings with Morocco, Mbappé leads their 2026 tournament stats, and Deschamps has equalled the World Cup managerial appearance record as Morocco aim to extend their strong World Cup-opening form.
The France–Morocco World Cup quarterfinal airs July 9 at 4 p.m. ET (USA) and can be watched in the US on FOX via live TV services, with free trials on Fubo or YouTube TV; UK viewers can stream for free on ITVX, while SBS On Demand (Australia), RTVE (Spain), Rai Play (Italy), Das Erste 1 (Germany), and Tabii (Turkey) offer free streams. For viewers abroad, a VPN (notably NordVPN) lets you access these services from anywhere, following a simple setup guide, with a reminder that VPN use may be restricted by local laws. The article also points to broader World Cup streaming options and notes teams’ recent form from the 2022 tournament.