Morocco now knows its opponent for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Following their clear victory against Canada (3-0), Mohamed Ouahbi’s men will meet France, who qualified after a narrow win over Paraguay (1-0).<\/p>\n
This duel will undoubtedly have a special flavor. Four years after the semifinal of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, won by the Blues, the Atlas Lions will have the chance to face France again in a major encounter. This time, the stakes will be a place in the final four of the competition.<\/p>\n
Against Canada, Morocco confirmed its rise in power. After a fiercely contested first half, the Atlas Lions made the difference thanks to Azzedine Ounahi, who scored twice, before Soufiane Rahimi sealed the qualification in stoppage time. A controlled victory that allows Morocco to reach the quarterfinals for the second consecutive World Cup.<\/p>\n
France, on the other hand, had to wait before making the difference against Paraguay. The Blues were saved by Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, who scored from the penalty spot in the second half, in a tightly contested and very competitive match. Solid without being flamboyant, the French team continues its journey and will thus meet Morocco in one of the major clashes of these quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
For the Atlas Lions, this France \u2013 Morocco match will represent much more than just a knockout game. It will be a major test against one of the great nations of world football, but also a new opportunity to write an important chapter in the history of Moroccan football.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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