Coupe du monde : 7e duel entre la France et le Maroc, 2e dans un Mondial

La France défie le Maroc, jeudi à Boston pour le compte des quarts de finale de Coupe du monde. Les deux sélections, qui s’affrontent pour la 7e fois dans l’histoire, vont se jouer pour la deuxième fois dans un Mondial après l’édition 2022 au Qatar qui a vu les Bleus l’emporter 2-0 en demi-finale et défier l’Argentine en finale.

Le Maroc, qui a terminé deuxième du groupe C derrière le Brésil, a sorti en 16es les Pays-Bas (1-1 après prolongations, 3-2 aux tab), puis le Canada (3-0), co-organisateur de la compétition. De son côté, la France est arrivée en tête du Groupe I avec trois victoires et a éliminé la Suède (3-0) puis le Paraguay (1-0).

Les Bleus affichent un bilan positif en six matchs, de quatre victoires, un nul et une défaite. La dernière victoire des Lions de l’Atlas remonte au 29 mai 1998, lors d’une victoire 8-7 aux tirs au but durant le tournoi amical Hassan II à Casablanca. Bassir par deux fois avait répondu aux Français Blanc et Djorkaeff. realschule-moosburg.de

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Orlando Pirates have offloaded a total of 12 players since lifting last season’s Betway Premiership title, with seven of those departing players joining PSL rivals.

The Buccaneers are undergoing major changes ahead of their title defence next season.

The Soweto giants have released more players than any other side and have signed more than half a starting XI worth of stars (7).

They also have made the biggest sale of the season, after Bafana Bafana sensation Relebohile Mofokeng signed for Union SG in Belgium.

Let’s take a look at where their departures will be playing next season.

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LIST OF ORLANDO PIRATES PLAYERS WHO’VE JOINED PSL RIVALS

• Thabiso Sesane – Siwelele FC
• Selaelo Rasebotja – Siwelele FC
• Siyabonga Ndlozi – Sekhukhune United
• Gomolemo Khoto – Sekhukhune United
• Seth Green – Durban City FC
• Thabiso Lebitso – Stellenbosch FC
• Bandile Shandu – Durban City FC

Orlando Pirates confirmed the departures of Thabiso Sesane and Selaelo Rasebotja to Siwelele FC, and Siyabonga Ndlozi and Gomolemo Khoto to Sekhukhune United.

Academy product Seth Green will be moving to Durban City.

Meanwhile, Shandu (Durban City) and Lebitso (Stellenbosch FC) are the other players who have could face Orlando Pirates in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership.

FIVE MORE BUCS DEPARTURES AND WHERE THEY’RE HEADING

Sonwabo Khumalo and Blessing Ngiba were among the players released by Orlando Pirates on Monday afternoon.

They will both join Midlands Wanderers FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Meanwhile, Mofokeng follows in the footsteps of Bafana Bafana legend Percy Tau, and will play his football in Europe next season for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, the same side the Lion of Judah ran out for when he joined them on a loan spell from Brighton & Hove Albion back in 2018.

Sipho Mbule has signed a deal for Zakho FC in Iraq, becoming the second player from Orlando Pirates to head overseas in this transfer window.

Tshegofatso Mabasa remains a free agent. However, he is not shy of potential suitors with the likes of Al Ahly, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu reportedly interested in the ex-Bafana Bafana striker’s services.

Which departing player will Orlando Pirates miss most next season?

Give us your valued thoughts in the comments below …

L’heure de vérité a sonné pour l’Égypte. Les Pharaons défient l’Argentine ce mardi à 16h GMT en huitième de finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026, avec l’ambition de créer l’un des plus grands exploits de leur histoire face à l’un des favoris du tournoi.

Cette affiche marque seulement la troisième confrontation entre les deux sélections, mais les précédents ne plaident pas en faveur des Égyptiens. Le premier duel remonte aux Jeux olympiques d’Amsterdam en 1928, en demi-finale. L’Argentine avait alors infligé une lourde défaite (6-0) aux Pharaons, une rencontre restée gravée dans les annales. Il faudra ensuite attendre 80 ans pour revoir les deux nations s’affronter. En 2008, lors d’un match amical disputé au Caire, l’Albiceleste s’était de nouveau imposée, cette fois sur le score de 2-0.

L’histoire est donc largement favorable aux champions du monde, qui abordent ce huitième de finale avec un statut de favoris. Portée par son expérience et son impressionnant potentiel offensif, l’Argentine cherchera à poursuivre sa route vers un nouveau sacre mondial.

En face, l’Égypte n’a rien à perdre. Qualifiés au terme d’un parcours courageux et d’une qualification arrachée aux tirs au but contre l’Australie au tour précédent, les Pharaons espèrent renverser la hiérarchie et décrocher une victoire historique, la première face à l’Argentine.

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LONDON, United Kingdom, Jul 7 – Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who hit the winning runs to seal his country’s first World Cup victory, has died at the age of 38

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said it was with “profound grief and deep sorrow” that Zadran has passed away, with the left-armer being treated for a rare immune condition in New Delhi.

Zadran played in 44 ODIs and 36 T20 matches for his country between 2009 and 2020, taking 80 wickets.

One of the highlights of his career was hitting the winning runs when Afghanistan beat Scotland to claim their first World Cup triumph in 2015.

“Shapoor Zadran was one of the foundation-laying figures of Afghanistan cricket, whose dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment played a vital role in the rise and development of the game in our country,” said the ACB in a statement., external

“Throughout his career, Shapoor served Afghanistan cricket with honour, courage, and pride.

“His contributions and achievements will always remain an important part of the history of Afghanistan cricket, and his efforts in the service of the national team will never be forgotten.”

Former India all-rounder, national team head coach and now commentator Ravi Shastri posted on X:, external “Really sad to hear about the passing of Shapoor Zadran.

“One of the main architects behind Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket, his contribution to the game and the team’s journey will always be remembered.

“A life dedicated to the sport. May his soul rest in peace.

“Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the Afghanistan cricket fraternity.”

Former Scotland prop WP Nel believes his adopted nation must “stay in the fight” up front if they are to challenge the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The 40-year-old South African, who earned 61 Test caps for Scotland and faced the Boks at the 2023 World Cup, says the visitors have the attacking talent to trouble the world champions – provided they get front-foot ball.

“It all comes down to being able to take the opposition on up front and stay in the fight, which will give opportunities for the backs to attack,” Nel told Rugby365.

“We know Scotland’s backs are really good with go-forward ball. There’s a lot of X factor in there, so if you give them front-foot ball, they can do a lot of damage.

“We saw that [in their 47-38 win] against Los Pumas [in Córdoba]. If you give them space and opportunities, they will hammer you.”

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However, Nel knows the challenge will be far greater in Pretoria.

“We know the Boks are No 1 in the world and why they are in that position,” he said. “It’s not just their pack that’s amazing, the Boks have a firing backline.

“It will be a tough one, but if Scotland can somehow live with South Africa’s pack and provide opportunities for their backs, I think we’ll see some exciting rugby.”

TUIPULOTU: Boks a different animal

Nel believes Scotland can match the Boks early on, but fears South Africa’s renowned replacements could prove decisive.

“I know [Scotland scrum coach] Pieter de Villiers will have something up his sleeve. There would definitely be something. I know him and [Springbok scrum coach] Daan Human are good friends as well.

“Can Scotland hold up for 80 minutes against the Boks? I think we can start well, but we might be a bit thin on the bench.

“I want to say yes, we can live with the Boks for some time, but the [Bok] bench will be the difference.”

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