AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Quarterfinals Set: The tournament is down to eight teams, and Thursday’s opener is a big one: France vs. Morocco at Foxborough, a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, with France favored after beating Paraguay 1-0 on Kylian Mbappé’s penalty and Morocco reaching the last four after a 3-0 win over Canada. Discipline Watch: France’s appeal to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card from the Paraguay match was rejected by FIFA, meaning he’s on a tightrope for the quarterfinal. Morocco’s Mindset: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says the “bonus is to win the World Cup,” not just reach the semis, and confirmed Ismael Saibari is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Paraguay-France Fallout: The Mbappé racism row involving Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla continues to ripple, with France and FIFA officials condemning her remarks as the teams prepare for the match. Security & Officiating: France is bracing for unrest around the France-Morocco game, while Deschamps also played down concerns about Argentinian officials.
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