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BETTING GUIDE: France vs Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup prediction

BETTING GUIDE: France vs MoroccoFrance and Morocco renew their rivalry in a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, four years after Les Bleus ended the Atlas Lions’ historic run with a 2-0 victory in the 2022 semi-finals.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis time, a place in the last four is once again at stake as two of the tournament’s most impressive sides meet in Boston.France arrive as arguably the standout team of the competition, boasting the tournament’s best attack with 14 goals in five matches and the highest expected goals (10.65 xG).##NAJAVA_MECA_9838367##Morocco, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in 34 matches across all competitions and continue to carry Africa’s hopes after eliminating the Netherlands and Canada in the knockout rounds.Kick-off: 11:00 PM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: Gillette Stadium, BostonStage: Quarter-finalCurrent standings: Knockout Stage (Quarter-finals)Qualification implications: The winner advances to the World Cup semi-finals, where e..

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England on red alert: Key players walk suspension tightrope as injuries lurk

So far, things have been going according to plan for England at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions won their group, advanced to the knockout phase, and successfully cleared two hurdles in their quest for glory.As if the group stage featuring Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, followed by clashes against DR Congo and Mexico in the knockout stage, wasn’t challenging enough, Thomas Tuchel’s men face an even tougher quarter-final showdown against Norway and the merciless Erling Haaland.Someone had to say it out loud: Tuchel claims World Cup referees are not good enoughAnd preparations for the match against the Vikings aren’t going smoothly, with a cloud of concern hanging over the German tactician.Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James missed yesterday’s training session and trained individually, though the Arsenal midfielder and Manchester City center-back are expected to be fit for the quarter-finals.At the same time, the tournament is over for Jordan Henderson, who underwent surgery after s..

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From jobless Luis de la Who to World Cup contender – crazy career path of Spain’s boss

There are many ways to reach stardom, but only a few are lucky enough to get there through a genuine newspaper advert.Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, who led La Roja to the EURO 2024 title, was out of a job in 2013 after being dismissed by Deportivo Alaves. He found himself out of work for 18 months. One morning, while having breakfast and reading a newspaper, he spotted a small job advertisement from the Royal Spanish Football Federation seeking a coach for its youth setup.De la Fuente – creator of both European and world champions!He then phoned Inaki Saez, whom he already knew from their time at Athletic Club. Saez, who was in charge of Spain between 2002 and 2004, encouraged him to submit his CV, after which De la Fuente underwent interviews and was initially hired on a provisional basis.A short-term contract of only three months.”They were 18 difficult months – difficult for many reasons. First, because when you’re a family man, and you see months, months, and months passing by ..

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Tusker set to crown 2025/26 best performers at annual gala awards

Fresh from lifting the Mozzart Bet Cup, Tusker will shift their focus from on-field success to celebrating individual excellence when they hold their annual Gala Awards on Thursday evening in Ruaraka, Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ceremony will honor the club’s standout performers from the 2025/26 season, recognizing players, members of the technical bench, and other key contributors who played a role in another successful campaign for the Brewers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9839157##Among the top individual accolades to be presented are the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Goalkeeper of the Season, Defender of the Season, Midfielder of the Season, and Striker of the Season.The awards come just days after Tusker capped their season by defeating Kenya Police to win the Mozzart Bet Cup, ending the campaign with silverware and booking a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.The gala is expected to celebrate those achievements while also marking the beginning of a new chapter..

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Gout Gout pulls out of World U20 Championships

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout will miss next month’s World Athletics U20 Championships after suffering a serious hamstring injury that has brought his remarkable 2026 campaign to an abrupt end.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 18-year-old announced on Instagram on Thursday, 9 July, that he tore his left hamstring during a training session in Brisbane on Wednesday evening, with an MRI confirming an eight-centimeter partial tear of the proximal intramuscular tendon of the long head of the biceps femoris.##NAJAVA_MECA_9838367##Medical assessments classified the injury as a Grade 3C hamstring tear under the British Athletics Muscle Injury Classification (BAMIC), an injury that typically requires several months of rehabilitation. The diagnosis means Gout will not compete in Eugene, where he had been targeting both the 100 meters and 200 meters titles.”I received this morning the MRI report, unfortunately, the news is not good, and I will not be able to compete in Eugen..

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Versatile gem of Bissau-Guinean origins lands at Stamford Bridge for the new Blues’ era

Chelsea have officially completed the signing of highly-rated Portuguese youngster of Guinea-Bissau origins Geovany Quenda from Sporting in a deal worth £40 million, with the versatile attacker putting pen to paper on an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.Although the transfer was only confirmed now, Quenda had already agreed to join the Blues back in March 2025 during Enzo Maresca’s reign. The 19-year-old now becomes the second player to arrive under new head coach Xabi Alonso, following the capture of Marco Palestra from Atalanta.He’s here. 👊 pic.twitter.com/X75bCYfceo— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 8, 2026 Geovany Quenda is a BLUE! 💙 pic.twitter.com/jGPDrMNEUW— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 8, 2026 Quenda arrives in west London after an impressive breakthrough at Sporting, where he made 86 senior appearances, including 16 in the Champions League. Born in Guinea-Bissau, he moved to Portugal at the age of seven and had to adapt quickly to a new environment.His rapid rise began under..

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Fresh update on Harambee Stars goalkeeper amid links with South African club

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Brian Bwire has officially become a free agent, despite growing reports linking him with a move to South African side Chippa United.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 26-year-old is currently without a club after his contract with Polokwane City expired on 30 June, allowing him to negotiate freely with interested teams ahead of the 2026/27 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9840299##According to Soccer Laduma, Bwire has not yet agreed to join any club, despite speculation suggesting he had already signed for Chippa United.The publication reports that while there is strong interest in the Kenyan international, he is still evaluating his options before making a decision on his future.The latest development means reports claiming the goalkeeper had already put pen to paper with the Chilli Boys are premature, with sources indicating no agreement has been finalized.Harambee Stars goalkeeper lands new club in South Africa after chaotic Polokwane exitBwire is understo..

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NOC-K eyes LA 2028 as Team Kenya intensifies Glasgow Commonwealth Games preparations

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has intensified preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the multi-sport event being viewed as a crucial pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking during a corporate partnership event at Team Kenya’s residential training camp at Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday, 8 July, NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki said the Glasgow Games represent much more than a medal hunt.##NAJAVA_MECA_9838367##Team Kenya is currently in the final phase of residential training before departing for Scotland, where the Commonwealth Games will be held from 23 July to 2 August.Maluki explained that the competition carries added significance because it offers athletes an opportunity to accumulate valuable qualification points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.”These games are very important because, first of all, they are also Olympic LA 2028 qualifiers,” said Maluki.”They are quite import..

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Three months ago, France U-21 international – today, taking on Les Bleus with Morocco

Before the 2026 World Cup, hardly anyone had heard of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The young midfielder has quickly established himself as one of the brightest young talents in world football, and the fact that he has done it on the biggest stage speaks volumes about his quality.Today, the 18-year-old is known as a Morocco international and a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. However, just three months ago, he was a France U-21 international!🇫🇷 March: Ayyoub Bouaddi represented France U21.🇲🇦 June: Ayyoub Bouaddi represents Morocco NT.After his top performance in the World Cup debut. all top European clubs want to have 𝐀𝐲𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐛 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢 (𝟏𝟖,𝐂𝐌) in their team. 😍 pic.twitter.com/6zcsJtl5KX— Pro Future Stars (@ProFutureStars1) June 14, 2026 Tonight, exactly 101 days after his last appearance for Les Bleus, Bouaddi will face their senior side wearing the Atlas Lions shirt (23.00), and he’ll be out to prove a point.Just three months before tonight’s World Cup quarter-final, France and Morocco..

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‘Kenya must Back Benni McCarthy to avoid AFCON 2027 embarrassment’ – Victor Wanyama warns

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has called on the Kenyan government to ensure head coach Benni McCarthy and the national team receive adequate support ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ex-skipper warned that poor preparations could leave the country facing embarrassment on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837947##Kenya will co-host the continental showpiece alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with expectations already mounting that Harambee Stars should produce one of their best performances in the tournament’s history.Having failed to progress beyond the group stage in each of their previous six AFCON appearances, there is growing belief that the national team should at least reach the knockout rounds, with some fans even hoping for a place in the quarter-finals or semi-finals.However, Wanyama believes such ambitions can only be achieved if the team is given enough time and resources to prepare for the tournament.”I just wi..

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