2026 World Cup - Morocco: Brahim Diaz sets the tone ahead of clash with France

After Morocco's 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 at this 2026 World Cup, Brahim Diaz spoke at the end of the match. He looked ahead to the quarterfinal showdown against France.

Brahim Diaz first emphasized his team's ability to bounce back in difficult moments after a lackluster first half against Canada. "Sometimes, that's how football goes. We've seen that the World Cup is incredibly tough. The most important thing is how we picked ourselves up and the mentality we showed. We knew we hadn't played a good first half, so we came out determined to give everything on the pitch. That's what matters most—how we handle the situation. Because sometimes, just like in life, you go through rough patches in football. It's all about how you rise up and keep going, and I'm extremely proud of my team." he stated.

Now, all eyes turn to the quarterfinal clash with France. It's a symbolic fixture for Morocco, who were knocked out by Les Bleus in the 2022 semifinals. However, Brahim Diaz refuses to frame the encounter as a quest for revenge: "A quarterfinal against France? I don't like talking about revenge, because I am humble and want to keep my feet on the ground. The most important thing is that we're in the quarterfinals. As I said, I'm very proud of my team and now it's time to celebrate reaching this stage."

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