World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: When does Morocco play France or Paraguay?

04.07.26 FT World Cup

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Morocco cruised into the World Cup quarter finals on Saturday after a dominant victory against co-hosts Canada in North America.

The Atlas Lions became the first team to officially book their spot in the quarter finals of the World Cup 2026.

Facing tournament co-hosts Canada in a high-stakes Round of 16 encounter on Saturday, the North African giants put on an absolute footballing clinic securing a commanding 3-0 victory.

The win showcased their immense tactical maturity and ruthless execution in the final third, completely silencing the home crowd and asserting their status as a genuine global contender.

Breaking continental boundaries

This triumph cements an unprecedented milestone for African football. Morocco is now the first ever African nation to reach the World Cup quarter finals in consecutive editions, seamlessly carrying over the momentum from their legendary trailblazing semi final run during the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

While past African heavyweights reached the final eight as isolated generational surprises, this modern Moroccan squad has established sustained excellence at the sport's highest level.

The Road to Foxborough

The Atlas Lions now await the winner of the highly anticipated Round of 16 clash between tournament favorites France and Paraguay. The mouth watering quarter final fixture is scheduled to take place on Thursday 9 July at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

The match will kick off at 20:00 GMT with millions of fans across the Arab world and Africa expected to tune in.

Khaled Hegazy |

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Journaliste sportif spécialisé dans la couverture du football et la création de contenu numérique, alliant expérience éditoriale et expertise des médias sociaux.

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