Football
World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in first quarter-final
France have become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their Round of 16 clash on Sunday.
The win sets up a quarter-final showdown with Morocco, who also secured their place in the last eight after overcoming Canada.
READ ALSO: Morocco cruise past Canada 3-0 to book World Cup quarter-final spot
France’s narrow triumph keeps alive their bid for a third World Cup title, while Morocco will be aiming to continue their impressive run and become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the expanded tournament.
The France-Morocco clash is the first confirmed quarter-final fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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