A wild night for the French team ahead of France vs Morocco at the 2026 World Cup

09.07.26 FT World Cup

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On the eve of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, a quiet night was not on the cards for the French national team. Hundreds of Morocco supporters gathered near their hotel in Boston, aiming to throw Les Bleus off their game before this highly anticipated clash.

That's according to multiple French media outlets, notably RMC Sport. Around 10:30 pm, the atmosphere outside the French squad’s residence shifted dramatically. Fireworks, firecrackers, car horns, drums, and chanting filled the surrounding streets.

Faced with the commotion, the French team's security staff stepped in. The situation was handled calmly, and gradually the crowd dispersed, according to several French media reports.

Read also: 2026 World Cup: France vs Morocco, Mohamed Ouahbi’s composure

This isn’t the first time such tactics have been used at the 2026 World Cup. Earlier, Mexican fans employed similar disruptions to unsettle the Ecuador and England squads.

The tension is building. At 20:00 GMT at Gillette Stadium, the match promises to be as electric as Boston’s wild night.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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