France Midfielder Rabiot Says Team Had 'Little To Fear' From Morocco After Quarterfinal Win
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot said his team had 'little to fear' from Morocco after their 2-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Boston. Morocco managed just five shots as France dominated possession and advanced to the semifinals.
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France midfielder Adrien Rabiot said the team had "little to fear" from Morocco following their 2-0 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in Boston on Thursday. The win sends France through to the semifinals as they continue their campaign for the title.
Morocco, Africa’s last remaining team in the tournament, struggled to create scoring opportunities throughout the match. According to Complete Sports, the Atlas Lions managed only five shots compared to France’s 22, underscoring their difficulties in maintaining possession and threatening the French defense.
Rabiot’s comments highlighted France’s dominance, with the midfielder noting the lack of sustained pressure from Morocco. "We had little to fear from the opposition," Rabiot said, as reported by Complete Sports. The performance reflected France’s control over the game, both offensively and defensively.
The quarterfinal clash, described as a "make or break" moment for Morocco, marked the end of their World Cup journey. This Day had earlier labeled the fixture a "perfect chance" for the Atlas Lions to prove themselves against tournament favorites France.
France will now prepare to face their semifinal opponent, while Morocco reflects on a historic run that captured continental attention. The match was played at Gillette Stadium in Boston, marking one of several World Cup games hosted in the United States as part of the expanded 2026 tournament format.