World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live

The Guardian UK Thursday 09 July 2026, 11:22 UTC By Martin Belam (now), Will Unwin and Luke McLaughlin (earlier) 1 min read

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⚽ All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals⚽ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email usOur very own Jonny Weeks has been doing clever things with photos from across the World Cup.

⚽ All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals
⚽ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email us

Our very own Jonny Weeks has been doing clever things with photos from across the World Cup.

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