Copa do Mundo 2026: França derrota Marrocos e jogadores marroquinos enfrentam risco de suspensão

France defeated Morocco 2-0 at Gillette Stadium in Boston on July 9, 2026, advancing through the quarterfinal stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, featuring 48 teams across 16 stadiums in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, continues through July 19.

Leading up to the match, Morocco faced significant personnel concerns, as four key players—captain Achraf Hakimi, center backs Issa Diop and Redouane Halhal, and midfielder Bilal El Khannouss—entered the fixture at risk of suspension. Under tournament rules, players accumulating two yellow cards during the knockout stage face a one-match suspension, which would have sidelined them for a potential semifinal.