Morocco Faces Injury Crisis Before France Quarter-Final

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France, Morocco's campaign is threatened by an injury crisis affecting several key players. Coach Walid Regragui is racing against time to ensure that first-team players, including captain Achraf Hakimi, midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, and striker Youssef En-Nesyri, recover from injuries.

The team's success has largely depended on its core of experienced players, and their absence could significantly alter the team's balance. Despite these challenges, Regragui remains optimistic that the injured players will be fit for the match scheduled for Thursday in Boston.

Morocco has impressed in the tournament thus far, overcoming tough opponents to reach the last eight, and aims to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. The French team, led by coach Didier Deschamps, is aware of Morocco's capabilities and will approach the game with caution, recalling their previous encounter in the 2022 World Cup semi-final, where France won 2-0.