France vs Morocco took place in Boston, US, at 20:00 GMT. Unfortunately for Africa, Morocco lost and had to exit the tournament.
How Did the France vs Morocco Game Go?
The much awaited opening game of the quarterfinals took place at 11 p.m East African Time. Incidentally, either team could have easily won.
France is a 2-time World Cup winner but has reached the finals 4 times. In 1998, France beat Brazil in the finals, while in 2018, it beat Croatia to win the World Cup trophy.
As for Morocco, it is no walk-over either. Although 2026 is the second time the African team has reached the quarterfinals, in 2022 it qualified for the semi-finals.
Moreover, a France vs Morocco competition is familiar. In 2022, the two teams competed at the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar. Interestingly, the outcome was the same as this time – 2:0 in favor of France.
The France vs Morocco Scorers
The two teams were goalless as they proceeded to halftime. Then in the 60th minute, K. Mbappe scored the first goal for France. Not long after, O. Dembele scored a second one in the 66th minute.
At this juncture, it appeared as if France would thrash Morocco, but the Atlas Lions held strong. Dembele’s goal was the last of the game. Hence, although France won, Morocco made Africa proud before the over 63,000 fans present.
Today’s World Cup Game
Today at 19:00 GMT (10 p.m. East African Time), the Belgium vs Spain game takes place in Los Angeles, US.
Then tomorrow, Saturday, 11th, England vs Norway will take place in Miami, US, at 21:00 GMT (midnight EAT).
Finally for the quarters will be Switzerland vs Argentina on Sunday, 12th. This game will take place in Kansas City at 01:00 GMT (4 a.m. EAT).
Although Europe has dominated this 23rd World Cup, football fans are eager to see if the streak will end at the finals. Will Argentina, the team of Lionel Messi, cross to the semis and finally to the finals?
Whatever the case, one thing is certain: Kansas’ Arrowhead Stadium will be packed on Sunday. After all, Argentina is not just arguably the World’s favorite. It is also the World Cup title holder, having won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.