World Cup dreams over, but Egypt and Morocco have made Arab fans proud
LONDON: The Arab challenge at the 2026 World Cup ended this week but what a moment it was. At this tournament, Morocco and Egypt have done the region proud.
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“This is football — no excuses”: Morocco disappointed at falling below expectations
BOSTON: When Morocco left Qatar in 2022, they did so as heroes, having become the first African and Arab side to reach a World Cup semifinal. Four years later in the US, this time in the quarterfinals, they have lost to France 2-0 once again.
Messi dan Mbappe 8 Gol, Ini Daftar Pemain Tersubur dalam Satu Piala Dunia
Lionel Messi dan Kylian Mbappe terus bersaing memperebutkan Sepatu Emas Piala Dunia 2026. Berikut posisi mereka dalam jajaran pemain tersubur dalam satu edisi Piala Dunia.
Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit
FOXBOROUGH: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi promised that his team will bounce back from their World Cup quarter-final exit against France on Thursday and keep building as they prepare to co-host the next tournament in 2030. The Atlas Lions were hoping to at least match their historic run to the semifinals in Qatar in 2022, but once again their World Cup hopes were ended by Les Bleus. The 2-0 defeat at the Gillette Stadium near Boston was a repeat of the scoreline when the sides met in the semis four years ago, and Morocco must now turn their attentions toward future challenges after a draining last seven months. “France are a really great side.
Mbappé records goal, assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year's World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.
France's Kylian Mbappé allays any World Cup injury concern: 'I'm all good' - ESPN
Kylian Mbappé has downplayed concerns over what he described as a «knock on his ankle» during France's 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, saying, «I'm all good.»
Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by 'better' France
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, July 9 : A disappointed Morocco said they had hoped to progress past the World Cup quarter-finals, but had to accept they lost to a better team as France eliminated them 2-0 in Thursday's tie.
Argentine archbishop reads out Messi's words at Independence Day Mass
BUENOS AIRES, July 9 : Lionel Messi's words echoed through Buenos Aires Cathedral on Thursday as Archbishop Jorge Garcia Cuerva quoted Argentina's captain during a Mass marking the country's Independence Day with the national team preparing for a World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland.