France and Morocco meet again in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup

France imposes its hierarchy against Morocco

France and Morocco met again in a World Cup, this time in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. The duel had unfinished business after the match in Qatar 2022, when the French eliminated the Moroccans in the semifinals. At Boston Stadium, Les Bleus won again 2-0 and advanced to the next round.

Didier Deschamps’ team came out determined from the start. In the first three minutes, they generated two dangerous approaches with a shot from Kylian Mbappé and a shot from Dayot Upamecano that did not find the goal. In the 17th minute, Ousmane Dembélé headed over the crossbar. The first half had a key moment at 28′, when Mbappé took a penalty, but Yassine Bono guessed the direction and saved the shot. Désiré Doué also tried his luck in the 34th minute with a powerful shot that again demanded Bono, Morocco’s figure in the first half.

The break came with French dominance, but without goals. Morocco improved in the complement, looking for spaces on the counterattack. However, at 59′, Mbappé changed history with a mid-range shot that made it 1-0. Six minutes later, Dembélé sealed the match with a shot into the back of the net, making it 2-0.

With this result, Morocco ends its participation in the 2026 World Cup, while France continues its path in search of a new title. Their next opponent will be the winner of the duel between Spain and Belgium.

The Mexican National Team was left out of the 2026 World Cup after falling in the round of 16 against England at the Mexico City Stadium. The venue looked full, as happened in every game played at the Coloso de Santa Úrsula.

Historical audience record

The match was not only experienced in the stands. Millions of fans followed him from home or at fan festivals. According to FIFA, a viewership record was broken.

“Mexico’s dramatic confrontation against England becomes the most watched FIFA World Cup match in the nation in the 21st century, with an average audience of 36 million through Televisa (20.7M) and Azteca (15.3M),” the organization published on social networks.

FIFA added: “The broadcast of the round of 16 match marks the fourth time that Mexico’s record has been broken during this tournament. Note: Nighttime viewing data; consolidated figures will be published after the tournament.”

A thank you that will remain in memory

Three days after the elimination of the 2026 World Cup against England (2-3) at the Mexico City Stadium, the Mexican National Team published a video to recognize the support received. The production, lasting just over a minute, brings together images of the massive celebrations and the connection between the team and the fans.

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa opens the message:

“Thank you for joining us”

Then midfielder Erik Lira appears, considered the team’s tactical engine:

“Thank you for not stopping believing”

Forward Julián Quiñones adds:

“Thank you for being our strength”

Postcards that marked the concentration

The video includes scenes of the team’s traditional celebration for coach Javier Aguirre in the locker room of the Coloso de Santa Úrsula, as well as the peculiar duck “Merlin” walking along Paseo de la Reforma. There are also shots of the footballers singing “El Rey” in unison with the stands and millions of fans gathered at the Angel of Independence.

Towards the end, Raúl Jiménez mentions:

“Thank you for being with us”

And the young Gilberto Mora, considered the great hope of El Tri, concludes:

“Thank you for your delivery”

The production closes with a clear message: the relationship between the fans and the team was strengthened during these 24 days of competition. Despite the defeat, the protagonists describe the experience as unforgettable.