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FIFA WC: Morocco must be brave with the ball, says Aboukhlal ahead of France QF clash

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FIFA WC 2026 : 'Morocco Must Be Brave With The Ball,' Says Aboukhlal Ahead Of France QF Clash

By IANS News July 08, 2026 • 16:54 PM View: 72

FIFA World Cup: Former Morocco winger Zakaria Aboukhlal has warned the Atlas Lions that they cannot afford to rely solely on defensive resilience against France, insisting they must also be brave in possession when the two sides renew their FIFA World Cup rivalry in Friday's quarterfinal.

The fixture marks the first World Cup meeting between the nations since France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, ending the Atlas Lions' historic run as the first African and Arab nation to reach the last four.