صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Boston –On Thursday evening, the attention of football fans turns to the upcoming confrontation between the Moroccan national team and its French counterpart, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, amid mixed statements that reflect the size of the bet surrounding the match.
French coach Arsene Wenger nominated his country to win the World Cup title, considering that France possesses the qualities that make it the most prominent candidate for the crown.
Wenger said, in statements to Sky Sports, that the French team is capable of keeping up with the high tempo imposed by the World Cup matches, adding that the only team that he believes is capable of competing with France currently is the Spanish team, given the quality of its team play and technical level.
Wenger explained that, in his opinion, Spain is superior in technical terms, while France is distinguished by its physical strength, considering that the competition for the title may be limited between the two teams.
On the other hand, French national team coach Didier Deschamps stressed the difficulty of facing the Moroccan national team, stressing that the “Atlas Lions” have become one of the top international teams thanks to the great development that the team has witnessed in recent years.
Deschamps said, during the press conference that preceded the match, that the Moroccan team is very different from the version that France faced in the World Cup in Qatar, noting that the team has developed at the technical and tactical levels, and now has high-quality players and an integrated playing system.
The French coach added that World Cup matches are decided by small details, whether from a technical or physical standpoint or in exploiting opportunities, stressing that his team will need to perform at the best level possible in order to reserve a ticket to qualify for the semi-finals.
For their part, the Moroccan national team players expressed their confidence in the ability of the “Atlas Lions” to continue the journey, stressing their respect for the strength of the French national team without abandoning their playing style.
Anas Salah El-Din confirmed that the technical staff continues to carefully study the French team by analyzing its matches, with the aim of preparing an appropriate tactical plan and exploiting its weaknesses, while Shams El-Din Talbi stressed that the Moroccan team will enter the match with its usual personality, considering that confidence, discipline and team spirit will be the keys to competing for a pass to the semi-finals.
On Thursday evening, Gillette Stadium in Boston, USA, will host this awaited football summit, during which the two teams seek to continue their journey in the 2026 World Cup finals and reach the semi-finals.
Source:“My press”
