Tension emerged between France coach Didier Deschamps and Moroccan journalists during a press conference ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco.

Although Morocco reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, many Arab fans believe Egypt left the strongest impression after their brave performance against Argentina, especially compared with Morocco’s disappointing display against France.

France reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored to end the Atlas Lions’ memorable tournament run.

Mohamed Ouahbi has announced Morocco’s official lineup to face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, with Achraf Hakimi leading the Atlas Lions in their battle for a place in the semi-finals.

Morocco face an extraordinary challenge against France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with the Atlas Lions taking on the most valuable squad in tournament history, worth €1.52 billion.