France tightens security before World Cup quarter-final against Morocco

Paris tightens security ahead of France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal

French authorities will tighten security across Paris on Thursday ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco, temporarily closing several metro stations, deploying drones and increasing the police presence in areas expected to attract large crowds. Several metro stations near the Champs-Élysées and other popular gathering points will close beginning at [] The post Paris tightens security ahead of France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

France reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Morocco

Washington, July 10 (SANA) France became the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2-0 in their quarter-final clash at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Thursday. After a goalless first half, in which Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappé, France []

Kylian Mbappé on Paraguay: ‘They thought we’d come playing wearing tuxedos’

France have secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in defeating Paraguay 1-0 courtesy of Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty. Contrary to their previous encounters, Les Bleus ...

France vs Spain predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

The France team, reaching the semi-finals for the third time in a row, is getting ready to face the European champions Spain at the Dallas Stadium in the USA, in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Mbappé Makes History at World Cup as France Advances to Semifinals

France secured its place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Morocco 2-0 this Thursday at Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored in the second half to break down a resilient Moroccan defense, sending Didier Deschamps’ side into the tournament’s final four for a third consecutive edition. The victory []

France expect 'completely different' test against Morocco after Paraguay battle

France are preparing for a completely different challenge against Morocco in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final after overcoming a physically demanding encounter with Paraguay, assistant coach Guy Stéphan said on Monday. Les Bleus booked their place in the last eight after edging Paraguay in a bruising Round of 16 contest, with Stéphan saying the match tested ...

FRA vs MAR Highlights: Mbappe, Dembele Fire Les Bleus Into World Cup Semi-Finals

France became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after beating Morocco 2-0 in Boston, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scoring for Les Bleus.

2026 World Cup Odds: France Strengthens Grip As Favorite

Here are the latest odds to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026 World Cup: Jermaine Jenas names team to stop France from winning trophy

Former England midfielder, Jermaine Jenas, has claimed that Spain are the only team capable of stopping “scary” France at the 2026 World Cup. France play Morocco in the first quarter-final on Thursday night. Les Bleus finished top of Group I with victories over Senegal, Iraq and Norway. Didier Dechamps’ men then thrashed Sweden 3-0 in the Round [] 2026 World Cup: Jermaine Jenas names team to stop France from winning trophy

2026 FWC Day 29: France Advance to Semi-Finals

France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a 2-0 victory over Morocco in their quarter-final clash on Thursday.

Coupe du Monde 2026 : la France dompte le Maroc et se qualifie pour les demi-finales

Au terme d’un quart de finale d’une intensité tactique et physique rare, l’équipe de France a décroché son billet pour le dernier carré de la Coupe du Monde 2026 en s’imposant (2-0) face au Maroc au Gillette Stadium, ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026. Tenus en échec par un Yassine Bounou héroïque en première période, les [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : la France dompte le Maroc et se qualifie pour les demi-finales first appeared on Guineematin.com.

France faces a major test against Morocco

France and Morocco will open the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday at 10:00 PM in Boston.

No Nathan Phillips Square screening for France vs. Morocco

What to know France and Morocco are set to face off in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal on Thursday, with a coveted spot... The post No Nathan Phillips Square screening for France vs. Morocco appeared first on NOW Toronto.

France qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 semis with 2-0 win over Morocco, who will they play next?

France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a composed 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored within six minutes of each other after the first half to settle a contest that France had largely controlled despite being frustrated for an hour by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and a resilient defence.

France appeals for calm before Morocco showdown

France appeals for calm before Morocco showdown

Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Kylian Mbappe looks unstoppable as France turn on the style against Iraq

Real Madrid stars continue to set the stage alight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe coming up with back-to-back braces in the tournament.France faced Iraq in an intriguing game that they...

‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps’ French team face off at the ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas in what is seen by many as a ‘final [] The post ‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster appeared first on The Namibian.

2026 World Cup: France vs. Iraq Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And Odds (6/22/26)

Our France vs. Iraq prediction for this crucial 2026 World Cup Group Stage clash points heavily toward Les Bleus, who look poised to build on their dominant second-half display against Senegal. France enters the match as one of the tournament favourites after Kylian Mbappé inspired a convincing 3-1 victory in their opener, while Iraq arrives [...] Read More... The post 2026 World Cup: France vs. Iraq Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And Odds (6/22/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal impress for Spain vs Belgium

The second quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place last night, with Spain facing Belgium.Both teams knew that a win would secure their place in the semi-finals, where France await, and La ...

World Cup: Fans hopeful but wary ahead of Morocco-France quarterfinal

France and Morocco soccer fans gathered outside a hotel hosting the French national squad expressed hopes for their respective teams to advance at the World Cup one day before the two teams kickoff the quarterfinal stage of the tournament when the meet outside Boston.

France vs Iraq: All the key moments and rate the players

France vs Iraq: All the key moments and rate the players

Mbappe, Dembele lead France into World Cup semi-finals

France are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after registering a 2-0 win over Morocco, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousman Dembele.

Mbappé makes rare France blunder, leaves social media stunned

After Bruno Guimarães and Messi, it was Mbappé’s turn to miss a penalty in this World Cup knockout stage.The French forward had a great chance to open the scoring against Morocco this Wednesday (9...

France vs. Morocco: Atlas Lions star could earn himself major move this summer with another standout display

Morocco will aim to upset France when they take on the Blues in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Spain’s Laporte braces for W. Cup test

CHATTANOOGA (United States) — Spain defender Aymeric Laporte said the European champions must be wary of an onslaught from Uruguay as Marcelo Bielsa’s side aim to avoid an embarrassing early World Cup exit. The two sides face off in Guadalajara on Friday with a point enough for Spain to guarantee top spot in Group H. [] The post Spain’s Laporte braces for W. Cup test appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

France primed for rematch with Morocco side that won't have top scorer

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- France and Morocco meet on Thursday in the World Cup's first quarterfinal, reprising their engrossing semifinal in 2022.France again will be favored after edging that meeting in Qatar 2-0 on an early first goal from Theo Hernandez and late second from Randal Kolo Muani.And this time, France's Kylian Mbappe enters in even better form tha

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Paris braces for chaos as Champs-Élysées is closed for France-Morocco World Cup clash

Paris braces for chaos as Champs-Élysées is closed for France-Morocco World Cup clash

France defeats Iraq 3-0 in FIFA World Cup

PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP)—France secured a place in the World Cup knockout phase with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th international appearance with two goals in a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia on Monday.Ousmane Dembele also found the net for the two-time world champions as Didier Deschamps' men made it back-to-back wins in Group I after a game which was delayed for two hours at half-time due to the threat of thunderstorms.

France edge dogged Paraguay to fix World Cup meet with Morocco

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty lifted France to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in scorching heat Saturday, sending Les Bleus into a World Cup quarterfinal against Mo...

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Morocco, France advance to quarterfinals

Two of the eight 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinalists are set.

LIVE: Fans in Paris watch Morocco v France quarter-final match

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