Morocco have officially discovered their opponents for the quarter final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after producing an impressive 3-0 victory over co hosts Canada to continue their remarkable campaign.
The Atlas Lions delivered another composed performance as Azzedine Ounahi starred with a brilliant brace before Soufiane Rahimi added a late third goal to seal an emphatic victory. The result secured Morocco’s place in the last eight of the tournament and made them the first African nation to reach consecutive FIFA World Cup quarter finals, further cementing their growing status on the global stage. (Legit.ng – Nigeria news.)
Their reward is a mouthwatering quarter final showdown against France, who edged Paraguay 1-0 to book their own place in the next round. The encounter will revive memories of the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi final, where France ended Morocco’s historic run with a 2-0 victory before eventually reaching the final. (Legit.ng – Nigeria news.)..READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Morocco will head into the clash full of confidence after another disciplined and clinical display, but they have also suffered a significant setback. Key forward Ismael Saibari was forced off with a hamstring injury during the victory over Canada, raising concerns about his availability for the crucial meeting with the French side. (Legit.ng – Nigeria news.)
France, led by Didier Deschamps, will present one of Morocco’s toughest challenges yet. The French coach has already acknowledged the quality within his attacking squad and stressed that selecting the right tactical approach will be crucial against the resilient North Africans. With both teams aiming for a place in the semi finals, the fixture promises to be one of the standout matches of the tournament.
The quarter final between Morocco and France is expected to attract global attention as Morocco seek revenge for their painful defeat four years ago while continuing their dream of becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA World Cup.
