Morocco's Unyielding Revenge Quest

A burning desire for revenge fuels Morocco's quest to topple France in their quarterfinal showdown. The 2022 World Cup semifinals saw France dispatch the Atlas Lions 2-0, ending their fairytale run in Qatar. But this Moroccan side has grown stronger and more fearless since then overturning a 3-1 deficit to stun the Netherlands 4-3 in the Round of 32 before dispatching Canada to reach the last eight. They remember everything, and they want payback.

France have been imperious. A perfect nine points in the group stage, Sweden swept aside 3-0, and Paraguay contained in the Round of 16. Mbappe leads a squad dripping with depth that has barely been tested. Deschamps' machine rolls forward with the quiet confidence of a team that has contested three of the last four World Cup finals.

The stage is set at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for a rematch loaded with history and emotion. Morocco's fearless intensity against France's ruthless quality two sides who believe they belong in the semifinals, and only ninety minutes separating them from proving it.