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Defending champion France stand firm to overpower gallant Morocco & reach World Cup final

France found themselves in an absorbing battle as Morocco showed them no deference and made many chances of their own, coming close to an equaliser.

‘I am a dual national’: Moroccan coach on divided loyalties between France and Morocco

As Wednesday's match brings up multiple identities & sporting allegiances, Moroccan coach Walid Regragui is only interested in winning against France in the semi finals.

Morocco’s rise in Qatar is knocking at the doors of football history. This time for Africa

Morocco defeated heavyweights Belgium, Canada, and Spain to book a quarterfinal slot against Portugal at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. But how did it do it?

Spain in mourning, local Moroccans rejoice at World Cup surprise

Spain and Morocco have a long history of rivalry and mutual cultural influences dating back to the Muslim conquest of Iberia in the 8th century and the Spanish Reconquista that followed.

‘They’ve to be afraid’ — Morocco’s Hakimi up against country of birth, Spain, at FIFA World Cup

The flying wingback is one of his team's key players whose last-16 match in the Qatar World Cup against Spain gives them a chance to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

Morocco’s 2-0 win over Belgium sparks riots in Brussels, 1 arrested, dozen people detained

The riots occurred in several places across the Belgian capital where soccer fans, some draped in Moroccan flags, clashed with riot police. A few vehicles were also set on fire.

Morocco and Israel will establish full diplomatic ties, Trump says

UP President said he is recognising Morocco's sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara, an issue seen as sticking point in getting Morocco to ease regional tensions with Israel.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.