France arrives against Morocco with impressive offensive power, but its recent matches also reveal a clear trend: when the game tightens, Kylian Mbappé becomes their main shortcut . An immense danger, but also a work strategy for the Atlas Lions.
Ayyoub Bouaddi grew up in French youth selections, but it’s with Morocco that he’s competing in the World Cup. Before France-Morocco, Guy Stéphan explained why the Blues didn’t want to block the young LOSC midfielder.
The Embassy of Morocco in France announced filing a complaint following incidents that occurred in Aubervilliers, following the Morocco-Canada match. It denounces an outrage against the Moroccan flag , as well as intimidation targeting female supporters wearing the Lions of the Atlas jersey.
Author of a brace against Canada, Azzedine Ounahi reminded everyone why he remains a special player for Morocco. Less consistent at club level, the Atlas Lions midfielder regains all his influence as soon as he wears the national jersey.
Morocco’s jerseys are making headlines during the 2026 World Cup. Several players from the Atlas Lions have seen their shirts tear during matches, reigniting criticism around Puma equipment, which was designed to be lighter and more high-performing.
Morocco’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup also has a financial translation. After their victory against Canada, the Atlas Lions have already secured a sports bonus of 19 million dollars from FIFA.
After Morocco’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Royal Air Maroc is setting up an exceptional air bridge to Boston . Twelve special flights will be scheduled from Casablanca to allow supporters to attend the clash on July 9.
Morocco’s rise in world football is not based solely on its players. It is also supported by a structured project, partly financed by OCP , the Moroccan phosphate giant and key player in sports development.
Four Moroccan players cautioned against Canada , France considering an approach for Michael Olise, and Balogun finally allowed to play with the United States: FIFA’s disciplinary management raises a simple question. Can Morocco also defend its players?
The French press approaches the France-Morocco quarter-final with caution. After the difficult victory of the Blues against Paraguay and Morocco’s qualification against Canada, the Lions of the Atlas are no longer presented as a surprise, but as an opponent established at the highest level.
France advances to the quarter-finals with an impressive attack, but their narrow victory over Paraguay gives ideas to Morocco. Opta data shows a French team less dangerous when forced to play far from goal and multiply crosses.
After Canada’s elimination by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, Ryan Reynolds posted a message of support for his national team . The Canadian actor, passionate about football, chose to praise his team’s journey despite the heavy defeat against the Lions of the Atlas.