# As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix

- Published: 2026-07-09T15:48:32Z
- Updated: 2026-07-11T07:43:54Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/world/europe/france-morocco-world-cup-soccer.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.

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