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France and Morocco’s intense rivalry gets the World Cup quarterfinals started with a bang
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 8 min read
By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
I don’t know about you, but it was a little confusing having no soccer to watch on television yesterday. For almost a month t...
Key takeaway The Main Thing: Why the Morocco and France rivalry runs deep As we’ve reported in the past, Morocco may be the underdog in this matchup, but it’s more than capable of beating France later today.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own soccer enthusiasts are likely tuning in to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the matchup between France and Morocco is sure to draw local attention. The rivalry between these two teams has a unique resonance in a city like El Paso, where cultural diversity and international connections are a hallmark of the community. As the city's own soccer leagues and teams continue to grow and develop, the World Cup provides a unique opportunity for local fans to connect with the global soccer community. The fact that Morocco is considered a strong underdog in this matchup may also resonate with El Pasoans, who are familiar with the city's own history of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. As the quarterfinals heat up, local soccer fans will be watching closely to see how this intense rivalry plays out.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
I don’t know about you, but it was a little confusing having no soccer to watch on television yesterday. For almost a month t...
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