France secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston on July 9, 2026, sealing a place in their third consecutive World Cup semifinal.

After a goalless first half, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele found the net in the second half to guide Les Bleus to victory. Morocco struggled to create clear opportunities against the two-time world champions, who controlled much of the contest.

Mbappe, who missed a penalty in the opening half, appeared to pick up a knock towards the closing stages of the match. France will now face the winner of the Spain vs Belgium quarter-final in the semifinal on July 14.

Away from the action on the pitch, Norway's preparations for their quarter-final clash against England were disrupted after the team was forced to change hotels in Miami.

The squad had checked into the Dalmar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, but players soon raised concerns over constant traffic noise from a busy road and ongoing construction work nearby, making it difficult for them to rest.

Following an official complaint to FIFA, the entire Norwegian squad was relocated within two-and-a-half hours of reporting the issue. The team has now moved to a quieter hotel located closer to Hard Rock Stadium, where they will take on England in the quarter-finals.

The last-minute change is expected to provide the players with a more comfortable environment as they continue preparations for one of the biggest matches in the nation's football history.