World Cup | Who are France's opponents, Morocco?

World Cup quarter-final focus for France turns on Morocco, who advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup last eight. The article profiles Morocco’s key goalkeepers and right-back options, highlighting Yassine Bounou (“Bono”), born 5 April 1991, who plays for Al-Hilal. It also details Munir El Kajoui (born 10 May 1989), a veteran and the squad’s only player born in Melilla, and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (born 5 March 1996), who joined AS FAR in 2024 after mental and physical setbacks. Achraf Hakimi (born 4 November 1998, Paris Saint-Germain) is noted for trial-related comments in February following accusations in 2023, which he denies. This matchup matters as Morocco seeks to extend its tournament momentum.