France and Morocco Storm Into Quarter-finals to face each other

July 5: France and Morocco have secured their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after impressive victories in the Round of 16.

France edged past Paraguay with a hard-fought 1-0 victory, producing another disciplined defensive display to keep their title hopes alive. The narrow win sends Les Bleus into the last eight, where an even tougher challenge awaits.

Morocco continued their remarkable World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada. The Atlas Lions dominated the match from start to finish, showcasing clinical finishing and solid defending to become the first team to book a place in the quarter-finals.

The two winners will now face each other in a blockbuster quarter-final clash, setting up one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. France will look to rely on their experience, while Morocco aim to continue their giant-killing run and create more World Cup history.