France dispatch Morocco 2-0 to advance to World Cup semifinals; Kylian Mbappe exits early with ankle knock

France booked their spot in the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in a quarterfinal clash in Boston on Thursday, powered by second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele,

How France brushed aside Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, but with an injury scare for Kylian Mbappe

France brushed Morocco aside with another hugely impressive World Cup performance — but there was concern for Kylian Mbappe after he was forced off late on. Mbappe bounced back from having an early penalty saved to curl France into the lead with a fine finish.
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Mbappé completes training session after injury scare against Morocco

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé trained with the rest of the group after experiencing some physical problems during France’s win against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. Mbappé completed the training session and will be ready to face Spain in the Semifinals next Tuesday.

Morocco arrests dissident journalist Ali Lmrabet

RABAT, July 13 (Reuters) - Moroccan police arrested dissident commentator Ali Lmrabet for questioning upon his arrival at Tangier airport on Sunday, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Monday. Lmrabet is under investigation for "alleged dissemination of false information harming constitutional institutions",

As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix

History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.

From The Sports Desk: Rivals France and Morocco meet to kick off quarterfinals

France has won all five of its games so far in this tournament. Can it continue its march toward a third-consecutive World Cup final? Or will Morocco pull off an upset?

Kylian Mbappé overcomes missed penalty kick to power France past Morocco

Yassine Bounou made a marvelous diving save against Kylian Mbappé in the Morocco vs. France World Cup quarterfinal to keep the match level.
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Morocco’s care economy could create more than 51,000 jobs, most for women

Morocco’s changing demographics are increasing the burden of unpaid care work on women and limiting their participation in the labor market, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), which argues that investing in a formal care economy could generate tens of thousands of jobs and boost economic growth.
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Morocco Consolidates Standing as Spain’s Top Agricultural Produce Supplier

Morocco has consolidated its position as Spain’s leading supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables by value, highlighting the growing strategic importance of Morocco's agricultural sector in feeding European markets.