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In Miami, France and England will contest the final match of the tournament, offering a chance for redemption after semi‑final defeats. The game also marks the end of Deschamps' World Cup tenure and sees Mbappe vying for the Golden Boot.
The 2030 World Cup will be staged across three continents, reviving historic rivalries and spotlighting rising stars such as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, while Spain enters as the early favorite.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Mbappe scoring after missing a penalty and Dembele adding a goal, while coach Didier Deschamps praised the team's progress.
Morocco's World Cup side, co‑hosting the 2026 tournament with Portugal and Spain, features players from elite European leagues, many born abroad, propelling the team to its first semifinal and redefining African football.
Predictive analysis highlights France’s favored attack, Morocco’s historic surge, Spain’s youthful flair and Belgium’s resurgence, while diverse voices from analysts to a six-year-old fan add color to the quarter-final landscape.
Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s assertion that Morocco can win the 2026 tournament is backed by recent victories over the Netherlands and Canada, a deeper squad and tactical refinement.
A flurry of high‑profile transfers and loan possibilities dominate the headlines as clubs jostle for talent across the continent.
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in a hard‑fought round‑of‑16 clash, with Ounahi becoming the first African player to score twice in a knockout match since 2002. The victory marks Morocco's second consecutive appearance in the quarter-finals.
The Athletic gathers a spectrum of forecasters — from a six‑year‑old to a canine and a data‑driven algorithm — to gauge the likely outcomes of upcoming matches, blending human intuition with statistical models.
France edged Paraguay 1‑0 while Morocco crushed Canada 3‑0, each securing a spot in the quarter‑finals and setting up intriguing match‑ups ahead.
Morocco’s resilient performance in Houston secured a 3‑0 win against Canada, with Ounahi shining and the team poised for a quarter‑final showdown.
Morocco's attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari suffered a hamstring injury during the Round of 16 clash with Canada, a setback that could sideline him for months and delay his Bayern debut, while FIFA has pledged to cover his wages during recovery.
Morocco overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Canada 3‑0, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and the team’s coach praising the tactical adjustment that sparked the comeback.
Morocco’s 3‑0 win over Canada showcases tactical mastery and offensive depth, as Ounahi and Rahimi find the net while Ismael Saibari battles a hamstring injury.
Morocco’s 3‑0 triumph over Canada in the last 16 showcased Azzedine Ounahi’s two goals, a late finish by Soufiane Rahimi, and the injury setback of Ismael Saibari, propelling the Atlas Lions into the quarter‑finals.
Canada's lineup sees the return of Luc de Fougerolles and Moïse Bombito, while Niko Sigur earns his first start, as the team prepares to battle Morocco, a match that will determine the quarterfinal berth.
Canada, co‑hosts of the 2026 tournament, have burst onto the scene with a 6‑0 thrashing of Qatar and a narrow win over South Africa. Now they meet Morocco, a team that has built its campaign on composure and the striking form of Ismael Saibari.
The Athletic’s daily World Cup predictions feature a unique blend of professional analysis, fan participation, and whimsical contenders, offering readers a chance to track expert forecasts across the tournament’s early rounds.
Canada will meet Morocco at NRG Stadium on Saturday, July 4, in a clash that could rewrite the nation's World Cup narrative. Both teams bring distinct strengths, from Canada's rising stars to Morocco's attacking firepower.
The Netherlands' unexpected defensive approach against Morocco has ignited a debate about the nation's football identity, with criticism of coach Ronald Koeman and speculation about foreign managers.
Morocco eliminated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, sparking jubilant street parties in Casablanca and tense confrontations with police in The Hague.
Morocco's penalty victory over the Netherlands sparked both violent clashes in The Hague and exuberant street celebrations in Casablanca, setting the stage for a much-anticipated clash with Canada.
Morocco defeats the Netherlands on penalties, igniting fan celebrations in Casablanca while police confront crowds in The Hague; the team now faces Canada amid historic expectations.
Moroccan supporters revel in a historic win while Dutch fans face police clashes in The Hague after a penalty shoot‑out eliminates the Netherlands from the tournament.