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World Cup Rest Day Ahead of Quarters

The 2026 World Cup enjoys its first day without matches as teams rest before quarter-finals begin this Thursday with France facing Morocco in Boston.

The World Cup takes a rare break as teams prepare for the crucial quarter-final matches. France will face Morocco in Boston on Thursday, followed by Spain against Belgium on Friday, and Argentina versus Switzerland on Saturday. tbzikra.com

Yesterday, Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, while Switzerland advanced to the quarters after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw and extra time. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed strong dissatisfaction with referee François Letexier's decisions, stating he won't watch any more World Cup matches and claiming external factors affected the result despite Egypt's superior performance.