The victory sends Argentina into the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face England for a place in the final. The South Americans remain firmly on course for another global title after overcoming a resilient Swiss side.
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The 17-year-old, regarded as one of England’s brightest young prospects, joins the Premier League champions after making 37 senior appearances for Leicester, where he became the
Speaking on Kroos & Kroos, Wenger acknowledged that some may view his prediction as patriotic because he is French, but maintained that it is based on his analysis of the modern game.
The victory sends Didier Deschamps’ side into the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. Morocco, meanwhile, exit the tournament with pride after another remarkable World Cup campaign that reinforced their reputation as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.
Morocco and France are set to renew their rivalry in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup quarter-final as both nations battle for a place in the tournament’s last four.
Switzerland advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless Round of 16 encounter in Vancouver.
France and Morocco will renew their rivalry on Thursday as the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup get underway, with both nations battling for a place in the last four.
Argentina and Egypt will battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in a Round of 16 clash on Tuesday in Atlanta.
Reacting to the development, UEFA described the decision as “unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable,” insisting that automatic suspensions for red cards are a fundamental principle of the game and should not be altered during a major tournament.
Okonjo-Iweala equally applauded the efforts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana for their resilience and competitive displays throughout the tournament.
French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies.
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.