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Deschamps confirms Mbappé ankle issue as France progress past Morocco
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Deschamps confirms Mbappé ankle issue as France progress past Morocco

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.

London erupts after Morocco's World Cup exit to France as Paris celebrates
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London erupts after Morocco's World Cup exit to France as Paris celebrates

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.

France Cruises Into 2026 World Cup Semis After 2-0 Win Over Morocco
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France Cruises Into 2026 World Cup Semis After 2-0 Win Over Morocco

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.

Boston Clash: France vs. Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final (Opta Stats Preview)
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Boston Clash: France vs. Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final (Opta Stats Preview)

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.

Global fans can stream France vs. Morocco with free and VPN-backed options
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Global fans can stream France vs. Morocco with free and VPN-backed options

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.

France-Morocco quarterfinal clash sparks World Cup rematch
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France-Morocco quarterfinal clash sparks World Cup rematch

France, undefeated so far and led by Mbappé, clash with Morocco in the tournament’s opening 2026 quarterfinal in Foxborough. Morocco are without Ismael Saibari due to a hamstring injury and will deploy Brahim Díaz as a false nine, while captain Hakimi anchors the side and breakout teen Bouaddi shines in midfield—a Qatar 2022 semifinal rematch that could extend France’s perfect run or fuel another Moroccan upset.

France-Morocco Quarterfinal: Opta expects a French edge as Hakimi–Mbappe rivalry ignites
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France-Morocco Quarterfinal: Opta expects a French edge as Hakimi–Mbappe rivalry ignites

France enter the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals as favorites against Morocco according to Opta’s simulations (about 61.7% win odds for France, 16.2% for Morocco, 22.1% for a draw leading to extra time), with kickoff on Thursday July 9 in Boston; the matchup rekindles the Mbappe–Hakimi friendship on opposing teams while Morocco chase a historic run after 2022, and the article also touches on other World Cup headlines from a high-profile halftime show to unrelated financial and visa matters tied to football.