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July 10, 2026, 12:37 pm
France Ends Africa's World Cup Dream
- [CAF] Morocco's remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday evening after a hard-fought 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, bringing the curtain down on Africa's participation at the global showpiece.
Morocco Bow Out With Pride After World Cup Quarter-Final Loss to France
- [RFI] Morocco's World Cup run came to an end on Thursday after a 2-0 quarter-final defeat to France in Boston, leaving supporters torn between disappointment and pride.
End of the Road for Morocco As Mbappe, Dembele Fire Les Bleus Into Semi Final
- [This Day] Africa's last team standing, Morocco, finally capitulated last night as France secured their third consecutive World Cup semi final ticket in Boston.
World Cup - Mbappe, Dembele End Morocco's Dream As France Reach Semi-Finals
- [Premium Times] Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored second-half goals to settle a tense quarter-final, bringing an end to Morocco's remarkable campaign in North America.
Morocco, France Kick Off Blockbuster Quarter-Final Battles
- [Premium Times] Morocco booked their place in the last eight with an impressive 3-0 victory over Canada, while France edged Paraguay 1-0 thanks to Kylian Mbappé's second-half penalty to maintain their perfect record
'We Have Our Own Local Identity' - Morocco's Jazzablanca Festival Founder
- [RFI] Casablanca - As the Jazzablanca festival celebrates its 19th edition, RFI spoke to its founder Moulay Ahmed Alami about how the event has evolved, its support for Moroccan artists and the wider cultural and economic impact on Casablanca.
France Beat Stubborn Paraguay to Set Morocco Q'final Clash
- [This Day] World Cup favourites France were made to sweat to book their quarter-final place but Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty proved enough to help them past a resolute Paraguay in Philadelphia.
Ounahi Double Ends Canada's World Cup Adventure As Morocco Book Quarter Final Berth
- [This Day] Co-hosts Canada's FIFA World Cup 2026 adventure came to a end yesterday in Houston as Azzedine Ounahi's second-half double and a late Soufiane Rahimi goal sent Morocco through to the quarter-finals for a second straight tournament.
Why Morocco Deserves World's Attention
- [This Day] Every football match has statistics. Every tournament has history. But only a few of us have had the privilege of living part of that history.
Ounahi Fires Morocco Into Historic Second Straight World Cup Quarter-Final
- [CAF] Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals more than once after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston on Saturday.
Botswana Supports Sahrawi Republic Quest for Self-Determination
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is poised to support the Sahrawi Republic in its quest for self-determination as a sovereign nation.
Morocco Send Netherlands Packing As Germans Also Crash Out
- [Scrolla] It was an unforgettable edition of Monday night football at the Fifa World Cup with two of the favourites falling prey to shock penalty shootout exits.
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou Emerges as Hero in Penalty Shoot-Out
- [Premium Times] Morocco's striker Saibari scored the last penalty kick to win the match for his team.
Morocco Victory a Major Boost for Africa
- [CAF] Morocco reached the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in Monterrey.
PFL Africa Shifts Cage to Morocco After Lagos Showdown
- [New Times] The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa will continue its 2026 campaign later this year, as the league heads north for its next and maiden landmark event in Casablanca, Morocco on October 10.
World Cup - Morocco Coach Ouahbi Declares 'Unbeaten' Atlas Lions Must Dream of Winning the Trophy
- [Premium Times] Ouahbi believes Morocco have entered a new era, where simply competing is no longer enough
30 Days to Kick-Off - Countdown to TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Begins Ahead of 26 July Opener
- [CAF] In 30 days, Africa's premier women's football competition, the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026, will kick off in Rabat.
Morocco's Hidden History - Archaeology, DNA and Carbon Dating Rewrite the Story of the Ancient World
- [The Conversation Africa] For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of Phoenician traders on the Moroccan coast about 3,000 years ago.
EmergingTech Ventures Gets Proparco Backing for New Fund
- [Daba Finance] EmergingTech Ventures Fund II secured a cornerstone investment from Proparco as the Morocco-based venture capital manager raises a new fund for early-stage technology startups in Francophone Africa.
Morocco Fight Back to Beat Haiti and Reach World Cup Last 32
- [CAF] Morocco twice came from behind to beat Haiti 4-2 and secure their place in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
Mcginn Warns Brazil, Morocco As Scotland Eye World Cup Progress
- [Leadership] Scotland captain John McGinn has sent a strong warning to Brazil and Morocco, insisting his side will make life difficult for both teams as they pursue a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Agenz Raises $5m to Expand Morocco-Based Property Platform
- [Daba Finance] Moroccan proptech startup Agenz raised $5 million to expand its real estate data and transaction platform. The round was backed by Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures and Saviu Ventures. Agenz previously raised funding from Renew Capital in 2024. The new capital will support product development, artificial intelligence tools and broader services for buyers, sellers, agents, developers, investors and financial institutions.
Morocco Would Have Beaten Brazil Comfortably With Osimhen or Lookman - Oliseh
- [Leadership] Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh believes Morocco would have secured a convincing victory over Brazil had they possessed attackers of the calibre of Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman.
World Cup 2026 - Why We Could Not Defeat Morocco - Brazil Coach Ancelotti
- [Vanguard] Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has attributed his side's 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to nervousness, loss of possession, and a lack of balance, particularly in the first half.
Africa Prosecutors Association Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters in Morocco
- [Nile Post] The Africa Prosecutors Association has inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, in a landmark move aimed at deepening cooperation among prosecution services across the African continent.
Nafaa Secures Fisheries Cooperation, Investment Deals in Morocco
- [Liberian Observer] The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has concluded a one-week official working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, attracting investment, and advancing Liberia's fisheries and aquaculture development agenda.
Moroccan Foreign Minister On Vision to Address Security Threats
- [New Dawn] Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, outlined on Tuesday in El Jadida the enlightened Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to address security threats facing Africa and support the continent in its drive toward development and prosperity.
Morocco Aim to Make World Cup History Again After 2022 Breakthrough
- [CAF] Morocco will go into the FIFA World Cup in North America carrying both expectation and belief after becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals at Qatar 2022.
