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Rabat – France manager Didier Deschamps commended Morocco ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, calling the Atlas Lions one of the best teams in the world.
Speaking at the post-match press conference following France’s victory over Paraguay, Deschamps revealed that he had been keeping a close eye on their upcoming opponents.
The French manager noted the growth of the Moroccan team, saying, “I watched the first half of the Moroccan team’s match. Morocco is considered one of the best teams; we already faced them four years ago in Qatar, and they have since reached the Africa Cup of Nations final.”
The French tactician also detailed his team’s immediate roadmap, pointing out the need to manage player fitness and minor injuries before diving into tactical sessions.
“Since we have five days ahead of us, we must all make the most of them, and the players must too. We have 48 hours to recover well, because fatigue is building up, and there are some minor injuries as well. On the third day, we will begin preparing for the next match,” he explained.
Concluding his remarks, Deschamps made it clear that he holds the North African giants in high regard, dismissing any idea that their deep tournament run is a matter of luck.
“But it is clear that the Moroccan team, given everything they have done and what I saw from them today, proves they are a very, very strong side. No one reaches the World Cup quarterfinals by pure chance, and this is proof that they possess a lot of quality and potential,” he concluded.
All eyes now turn to Boston Stadium on Thursday, where Morocco and France will battle for a spot in the World Cup semifinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 9.00 PM Morocco time, setting the stage for one of the most thrilling knockout matches of the tournament.
