French footballer; Arsenal centre-back; France international
Morocco has confirmed its 26-man squad for the World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The squad leans on European-born players, including five with links to Spain, and features Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, whose eligibility was approved by FIFA this year. The Atlas Lions open in New Jersey on June 13 vs. Brazil, then face Scotland and Haiti in Group C.
France has sealed top spot in Group I after a 4-1 win over Norway, with Ousmane Dembélé’s hat-trick and Mbappé’s goals highlighting a potent attack. Deschamps has returned to France for family reasons, and Norway rested most starters as they fight to reach the knockout stage.
Spain defeats Belgium 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final, with Pedro Porro and Dani Olmo’s goals giving them the lead, and Mikel Merino sealing victory after coming on as a substitute. Belgium’s Senne Lammens errors seal their fate as Spain advance to face France in the semi-finals.