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The global collectible toy has found a home at the FIFA World Cup, with FIFA-themed Labubu figures emerging as one of the tournament’s hottest fan collectibles. The official collaboration between Pop Mart and FIFA has transformed the elf-like character into a must-have item, with supporters treating the plush toys as unofficial mascots throughout the competition.

FIFA’s most recent official men’s world ranking, published on June 11, 2026, provided the key benchmark just before the 2026 World Cup. Live/provisional updates have continued during the tournament, reflecting ongoing matches, but the core hierarchy for African teams remains anchored in that pre-tournament snapshot with minor adjustments from results.

In a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 rematch, European powerhouse France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals on Thursday, at Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappé starred with a goal and an assist, while Ousmane Dembélé also found the net, propelling Les Bleus into the semifinals and setting multiple new World Cup records. Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, advancing to the semi-finals. Les Bleus proved too strong for the Atlas Lions, securing the win through clinical finishing in the second half. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 60th minute, assisted by Désiré Doué. Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring. (Photo | Getty Images) Ousmane Dembélé added the second goal in the 66th minute, assisted by Mbappé.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the stage where every game feels like a final. The field has been cut from 32 teams to eight, former champions have fallen, and only two wins now separate the teams from a place in the final. With every quarter-final live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv, the next four days promise heavyweight clashes, career-defining moments and fresh opportunities for football’s biggest stars to leave their mark on the tournament.

Let’s be honest for a second. You’ve probably been watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup since it kicked off on June 11. You watched the group stages fly by, you felt the tension of the Round of 32, and you saw the drama peaks during the Round of 16 when Erling Haaland’s double knocked out Brazil, and Jude Bellingham dragged 10-man England past Mexico. Now, there are only eight countries left standing. The Quarterfinals are officially here.

The Moroccan government has dismissed viral claims that the country’s Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Mohamed Saad Berrada, made comments suggesting Morocco does not represent Africa at the FIFA World Cup. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry described the alleged remarks as “entirely false and unfounded,” insisting the minister never said Morocco was distancing itself from the African continent. Mohamed Saad Berrada.

Norway knocked out the five-time world champions. They are playing in the biggest match in Norwegian football history on Saturday. And they are doing all of this while dealing with one of the most chaotic off-field situations of the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals heat up, football fans worldwide are gearing up for a tantalizing rematch: France vs Morocco on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (Boston). This clash pits two-time champions France against the ambitious Atlas Lions, who stunned the world in 2022 by reaching the semi-finals. With JumboBet offering competitive odds and a wide range of markets, this preview delivers team analysis, coach insights, and betting value to enhance your matchday experience.

Celtic fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Kelechi Iheanacho faces strong calls to commit his future to the Scottish champions. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker, who joined Celtic on a one-year free transfer from Sevilla, is weighing his options after the club failed to agree a contract extension at the end of last season.