France and Morocco progress to World Cup 2026 quarterfinals
Day 24 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another round of high-stakes football across North American venues, with France and Morocco both securing their places in the tournament’s quarterfinals. The two sides progressed past their respective round-of-16 opponents, setting up what promises to be an intriguing stage in the competition.
France extend their stay in the tournament
France, one of the pre-tournament favourites, continued their pursuit of another World Cup title with a victory that underlined the depth of their squad. The result reflects the consistency that has characterised Les Bleus’ campaign so far in North America, where the expanded format has placed greater emphasis on squad rotation and tactical flexibility.
Morocco write another chapter in their World Cup story
Morocco’s progression marks yet another milestone for North African football on the global stage. Having captured widespread attention at the previous World Cup with a run to the semifinals, the Atlas Lions have once again demonstrated their competitiveness against established footballing nations. Their qualification adds to the growing presence of African sides deep into the knockout rounds of the tournament.
A continental tournament takes shape
The 2026 edition, the first World Cup hosted across three North American countries, has so far delivered a mix of expected results and surprise runs. With the quarterfinal line-up beginning to take shape, attention now turns to the remaining fixtures that will determine which teams advance to the final stages of the competition.
France and Morocco will each await the outcome of forthcoming matches to learn their next opponents as the knockout phase intensifies.
Source: Al Jazeera — read the original report.
