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France will launch their final push toward a third World Cup title on Thursday when they face African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown at Gillette Stadium near Boston.
Les Bleus have emerged as the tournament’s standout team, scoring 14 goals in five games under the leadership of in-form captain Kylian Mbappe.
This highly anticipated match repeats the 2022 World Cup semi-final, which France won before ultimately losing the final to Argentina.
Morocco enter the last eight, boasting strong momentum after defeating the Netherlands and Canada under coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
The winner of this clash will advance to the semi-finals to face either Spain or Belgium, who will play their quarter-final match in Los Angeles on Friday.
Spain reached this stage by eliminating Portugal, while Belgium overcame a slow start in the group phase to dismantle Senegal and the United States in successive knockout rounds.
On the other side of the bracket, defending champions Argentina will play Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday following a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.
Lionel Messi, who currently leads the tournament scoring chart with eight goals, inspired the reigning champions to overcome a late 2-0 deficit.
The winner of that match will face either England or a formidable Norway squad led by star striker Erling Haaland, who enters the final stretch of the tournament tied with Mbappe at seven goals.
