France vs Morocco: 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 9, a 2022 semi-final rematch
France and Morocco meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 9 in the United States; Argentine referee Facundo Tello will officiate; eight teams remain after the round of 16 concluded July 7; Morocco carries Africa's remaining tournament hopes after Egypt's exit, with Egypt formally demanding FIFA action over disputed refereeing in its last-16 loss to Argentina
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Summary
France and Morocco face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 9 in the United States. Argentine referee Facundo Tello will officiate. The round of 16 concluded July 7, leaving eight sides in the tournament: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland. Morocco is the last African team in the competition; Egypt, eliminated in the round of 16 by Argentina, has formally demanded FIFA action over what it describes as controversial refereeing decisions in that match.
Why it matters
Morocco reaching the quarterfinals means the Atlas Lords carry Africa's remaining World Cup ambitions in 2026. Egypt's formal complaint to FIFA over refereeing in its R16 defeat adds a governance dimension to the African footballing narrative around this quarterfinal. The eight remaining teams span Europe and South America, with no Asian or North American side in the last eight.