Tensions Rise: Mbappé Angers Morocco, Ahead of World Cup Quarter-Final

Tensions are escalating between French star striker Kylian Mbappé and Paraguay, with Mbappé having also reportedly irked Morocco. This comes as the football world anticipates the 2026 World Cup quarter-final clash between France and Morocco.

The article highlights that Mbappé is not the only French figure questioning Morocco's continental championship title. Despite this, French coach Didier Deschamps offered praise for Morocco, acknowledging their strength and their journey to the African Cup of Nations final. He noted that Morocco is considered one of the best teams, recalling their previous encounter in Qatar four years prior.

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Morocco is one of the best teams; we played them four years ago in Qatar, and since then they have reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Deschamps stated that both Morocco and France are stronger teams than they were four years ago. France, in particular, has demonstrated dominance in the current tournament, being the only team to win all five of their matches within regulation time. Morocco, however, also appears more formidable, especially since their coaching change in March. Under Mohamed Ouahbi, the team is described as playing a more dynamic and visually appealing style of football compared to their previous performance.

The quarter-final match is scheduled for July 9th in Boston. The article also lists other quarter-final fixtures: Spain vs. Belgium on July 10th in Los Angeles, England vs. Norway on July 11th in Miami, and Argentina vs. Switzerland on July 12th in Kansas City.

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Morocco and France are both better than four years ago.