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The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals get underway on Thursday with an enticing matchup between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium.

The game pits two teams who played each other in the semifinals four years ago in Qatar, with France winning 2-0 in a hard-fought contest. Can Morocco avenge its defeat and advance to its second consecutive World Cup semifinal, or will France continue its stellar run at the tournament?

Here is everything you need to know for Thursday’s World Cup quarterfinal:

France vs. Morocco

When: Thursday, July 9, 4 p.m. ET

Where: Boston Stadium

TV: FOX

Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One

France and Morocco meet on Thursday to claim the first semifinal spot at the World Cup. France is heavily favored in this game, but Morocco has the talent to pull off a historic upset if it plays to the best of its ability and gets a lot of luck.

Morocco has been one of the world’s most improved teams over the past decade and is now a powerful team inside the top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings. The team is largely built on a base of players who were born in Europe to parents of Moroccan descent. Only seven of the 26 players on the team were born in Morocco.

Four players in Morocco’s starting lineup were born and raised in France, including its two starting central midfielders in Neil El Aynaoui and Ayyoub Bouaddi, along with its top central defense pairing of Issa Diop and Redouane Halhal. For Bouaddi and Diop, both players had an extensive history of playing for French youth national teams before switching to Morocco. But for all four, this will be an emotional moment playing against their home country.

Morocco has a lot of weapons that will be a problem for France. Specifically, the right side of the field is elite. Real Madrid winger Brahim Díaz has been having a great tournament and has four assists in this tournament, including two against Canada in the round of 16. Behind him is Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi, who is widely considered to be the best right back in the world. Combined with Bouaddi, who is one of the tournament’s top young players at 18 years old, Morocco has impressive talent.

The problem for Morocco is that starting forward Ismael Saibari was subbed out of the win over Canada in the opening half due to a hamstring injury. Saibari scored three goals in the group stages and, during the tournament, completed a lucrative transfer from PSV Eindhoven to Bayern Munich. He is unlikely to play against France, which is a significant blow to the Atlas Lions, who need all hands on deck against France.

France is the heavy favorite in this game and is the pick of most experts to win the tournament. Head coach Didier Deschamps has world-class talent at every position, but especially in the attack. Kylian Mbappé is a Golden Boot contender with seven goals in this tournament. Michael Olise has arguably been the best playmaker at the World Cup. Finally, reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé entered this tournament having never scored a goal at the World Cup. Now he has four goals, along with two assists, to open a second point of attack with Mbappé.

Players to Watch

The Real Madrid forward is one of the top goalscorers in the world and is one of the best players in the history of the World Cup. At just 27 years old, Mbappé has scored 19 career World Cup goals, including seven at this tournament. He is now in pursuit of his second title and is on top of his game. 

The vice-captain of Paris St. Germain, Hakimi is one of the best right backs in the world. Over the last two seasons, he has helped the club to back-to-back Champions League titles. With the Atlas Lions, the Spanish-born and raised Hakimi is now the team’s captain and has been critical to the team’s rise as one of the best national teams in the world. He has been the best fullback at this World Cup in terms of creating offensive chances and Canada struggled to contain him in the round of 16. 

Both Hakimi and Mbappé are close friends from their time as teammates at Paris St. Germain from 2021-2024. When France defeated Morocco in the semifinal of the 2022 World Cup, the two exchanged jerseys. This game will be yet another significant chapter in their history together. 

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The World Cup quarterfinals begin Thursday with a massive rematch as France takes on Morocco in the first quarterfinals match of the World Cup.

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France and Morocco met in the 2022 World Cup semifinals and won 2-0. Now these two nations return to a similar stage with the same stakes. France has looked like the title contender everybody thought they would be. 

Kylian Mbappé leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals, while Ousmane Dembélé has added four goals and two assists and Michael Olise has emerged as one of the competition’s top playmakers. 

Morocco could be without their leading scorer, Ismael Saibari. The Atlas Lions are still chasing another historic semifinal appearance behind Brahim Díaz, Achraf Hakimi, and rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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Probabilidades França x Marrocos

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• France: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
• Morocco: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
• Draw: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total)

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• France -0.5: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
• Morocco +0.5: +145 (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)

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• Under: -115 (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)

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• Kylian Mbappé: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
• Ousmane Dembélé: +170 (bet $10 to win $27 total)
• Jean-Philippe Mateta: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
• Marcus Thuram: +180 (bet $10 to win $28 total)
• Désiré Doué: +255 (bet $10 to win $35.50 total)
• Ismael Saibari: +320 (bet $10 to win $42 total)

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• France: -390 (bet $10 to win $12.56 total)
• Morocco: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total)

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• No: -120 (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)

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França x Marrocos Previsão, escolha

Da FOX Sports Research:

• France advanced in six of its previous eight quarterfinals, winning four outright and advancing via shootout twice. Through its first five games this summer, France has been dominant, outscoring its opponents 14-2. While France’s offense looks unstoppable, leading the tournament in goals, Les Bleus can be scored on. Take over 2.5 goals.

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• When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
• TV: FOX
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O rebatedor indiano Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, de 15 anos, luta novamente ao marcar apenas 15 antes de ser pego por Sam Curran no boliche de Jofra Archer no quarto T20 em Bristol.

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England defender Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension on Thursday for his red card offense against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16.

That means Quansah will miss England’s quarterfinal match against Norway in Miami Gardens on Saturday and also the semifinals if Thomas Tuchel’s team advances.

Quansah was sent off in the second half of England’s 3-2 victory against Mexico on Sunday for a dangerous foul on Jesus Gallardo.

FIFA confirmed the two-match suspension for serious foul play.

FIFA’s handling of red card punishments has come under intense scrutiny after its disciplinary committee suspended the one-game penalty of star United States striker Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump intervened and contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Infantino defended the independence of FIFA’s disciplinary committee and insisted the Balogun case was properly handled.

Right Back Saga Continues

Quansah’s prolonged extension is the latest issue for Tuchel to contend with at right back.

First choice Reece James has not played since England’s second game of the tournament against Ghana due to a hamstring injury.

His backup, Tino Livramento, was sent home before England even kicked off its campaign after injuring his calf. Tuchel opted to call up a center back in Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement, rather than going for a specialist right back.

It meant Quansah, who usually plays in central defense, has taken on the role of deputy to James.

Tuchel faced questions before the World Cup about leaving out Real Madrid right back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is widely regarded as one of the top players in Europe.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

Karolina Muchova salvou um match point para derrotar Coco Gauff por 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) após um tie-break épico e decisivo para definir uma final totalmente tcheca contra a compatriota Linda Noskova.

Uma primeira semifinal de pernas para o ar tornou-se uma batalha de desgaste e caráter, já que nenhum dos jogadores foi capaz de quebrar o outro em um set final apertado, então um tie-break de 10 pontos foi necessário para separar a dupla.

Parecia que Muchova estava sofrendo com o calor sufocante enquanto segurava os músculos abdominais no início do tie-break, mas ela conseguiu o primeiro mini-break decisivo e ficou com 6-3.

No entanto, Gauff ganhou três pontos consecutivos e teve match point com 9-8 em seu saque, apenas para errar uma tentativa de drop shot.

“As pessoas que não assistem tênis vão pensar: ‘por que você fez isso?’ No final das contas, essa foi a escolha que fiz”, disse Gauff.

“Foi o certo naquele momento? Talvez não. Mas também, se eu conseguir, todo mundo vai dizer como foi certeiro.”

Muchova então teve match point, mas Gauff produziu um excelente passe de forehand para salvar a partida, apenas para Muchova ganhar os próximos dois pontos com rebatidas agressivas para chegar à sua segunda final de Grand Slam.

“Honestamente, foi uma luta tão grande. Uma montanha-russa, para cima e para baixo. Em 10 segundos você tinha match point e depois match point contra você. Não houve tempo para pensar”, disse Muchova, aliviado.

“Foi muito estressante, não sei o que estou dizendo. Estou tremendo e tentando absorver. A atmosfera aqui era indescritível.”

Como Muchova se defendeu da reação de Gauff

Pela terceira partida consecutiva, Gauff perdeu o primeiro set ao cometer vários erros não forçados e foi punida por Muchova, que rapidamente fez 5-1.

Gauff teve suas próprias chances de quebrar, inclusive com 0-40 no sexto game, mas não conseguiu aproveitá-las, já que Muchova manteve a compostura para vencer o set inicial em 40 minutos.

Gauff provou por que ela é considerada uma das melhores lutadoras do torneio feminino, ao aumentar sua velocidade de golpe de fundo e quebrar no quarto e sexto games, com Muchova aparentemente abalada pela mudança de ritmo ao perder cinco jogos consecutivos.

O jogador tcheco ainda teve as primeiras chances de break point no set decisivo do quarto game, mas não conseguiu aproveitá-las. Só no nono game, em 4-4, surgiram as próximas chances, já que desta vez Muchova defendeu duas e forçou Gauff a sacar para permanecer na partida.

Os próximos dois jogos foram divididos com pouco drama, então um tie-break no set final foi necessário e ambos os jogadores produziram um tênis excelente com ralis longos e arremessos brilhantes.

A escolha do rolo de destaques foi um voleio de mergulho de Muchova enquanto ela consolidava seu mini-break inicial, depois aproveitou a vantagem de Gauff desperdiçando sua única chance de match point para selar um triunfo memorável.

Noskova vence Kostyuk na segunda semifinal

Pela primeira vez desde o Aberto dos Estados Unidos de 2017, duas mulheres do mesmo país se enfrentarão em uma final de Grand Slam, com Noskova derrotando a ucraniana Marta Kostyuk por 6-4 e 6-4.

Após a emocionante conclusão da primeira semifinal, demorou um pouco para as coisas esquentarem, com Noskova ganhando apenas a primeira chance de break point por 3-2. Ela não conseguiu aguentar.

Não houve mais pausas até que um péssimo jogo de serviço de Kostyuk ao sacar para permanecer no set foi punido por Noskova, que forçou erros de seu oponente quando o set terminou em dupla falta.

Parecia que Noskova iria fugir da partida quando ela quebrou no quarto game do segundo set para fazer 3 a 1, mas Kostyuk recuou enquanto a multidão a incentivava.

À semelhança do primeiro set, Noskova quebrou no 10º game para completar uma vitória merecida e garantir a primeira aparição em uma final importante.

“Tentei ser o mais paciente possível e tranquilo. De alguma forma, atingi o último ponto. Para mim, é sempre apenas focar em mim e no meu jogo”, disse Noskova.

“Quando jogo o meu melhor, sei que posso jogar com os melhores jogadores do mundo e conseguir um ótimo resultado, que agora é uma final de Grand Slam! Ainda estou em choque por ter tido uma chance na minha vida de jogar aqui e conseguir uma vitória. Gostei muito.”

Back in January, the odds that King James would retire before the beginning of the 2026-27 season were slightly longer than the odds that he would give it another go.

But as of now, it looks like LeBron will, in fact, give it another go but with a team other than the Lakers.

Here are the latest odds for where James could land next season at Oddschecker.com as of July 9.

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Stays with Lakers/Retires: +4900 (bet $10 to win $500 total)

NBA free agency began on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. However, hours before its official start, LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, made a jaw-dropping announcement. 

Paul notified the Lakers that the franchise could move on without LeBron because he plans to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season.

James played for the organization for eight years — the longest he’s played for any other team. While in L.A., King James broke the all-time scoring record, won an NBA title and earned his fourth NBA Finals MVP.

The imprint he’s left on the league in his more than 20 years has been immeasurable.

In addition to his tenure in Los Angeles, he’s played for the Cavaliers and the Heat, winning titles with all three franchises. He won Rookie of the Year, has four regular-season MVPs and is a 22-time All-Star.

James has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 boards and 7.4 assists over the course of his career.

During the 2025-26 season, he helped lead the Lakers to a 53-29 record in the regular season. The team secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and defeated Houston 4-2 in the first round. 

Eventually, Los Angeles got bounced by Oklahoma City in the conference semifinals, 4-0, which marked LeBron’s last dance in Hollywood.