France has advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a victory in their Round of 16 match, where Kylian Mbappé played a key role. They will face Morocco, who also secured a win in their respective Round of 16 encounter. This matchup marks an important stage in the tournament for both teams, as they compete for a place in the semi-finals.

A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu, known as "Mai siket," to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman. He was convicted on nine counts related to the crime, which took place in Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora, within the Kiru Local Government Area of the state.

In a match held in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappe's penalty helped France secure a victory over Paraguay, allowing them to advance to the quarter-finals against Morocco. The game was attended by 68,324 fans and took place under heatwave conditions, with Paraguay attempting to disrupt France's performance for much of the match, according to Channels TV.

On July 9, 2026, Morocco will face France in a quarter-final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Morocco's victory over co-hosts Canada with a score of 3-0. The match is set to take place in Foxborough, marking a significant moment for the African team as they advance in the tournament.

France will compete against Morocco in the first confirmed quarter-final match of the World Cup 2026, following a recent victory that set up this fixture, according to Vanguard Sports.

Achraf Hakimi played a pivotal role as Morocco's substitutes contributed to a late comeback against Haiti, who celebrated ending a 52-year World Cup goal drought. The match was crucial for Morocco, enabling them to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament, according to IOL.