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

The New York Times | July 9, 2026, 7:32 a.m. | Original
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.
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