If Morocco Eliminates France Tonight…might be a big upset of 2026

[Rexit77]

France came into this tournament as one of the favourites to lift the trophy. They have world-class players, major tournament experience, and the expectation of reaching the final stages.

But Morocco have shown, once again, that heart, discipline, and belief can compete with any footballing giant. They have defended brilliantly, played without fear, and proved they belong among the world’s best.

So here’s the big question:

If Morocco knocks out France tonight, would you call it the biggest upset of this World Cup?

Or has Morocco already done enough over recent tournaments to prove they should no longer be considered “underdogs”?

At what point does a surprise team stop being a surprise and start being a genuine football powerhouse?

Would a Morocco victory be down to France underperforming, or Morocco simply being the better team?

Personally, I think football has evolved. The gap between traditional giants and emerging nations is getting smaller every tournament. Maybe it’s time we stop calling teams like Morocco “dark horses” and start treating them as serious contenders.

What’s your take? If Morocco wins tonight, is it a historic upset—or just the result of a team that’s finally getting the respect it deserves? 🇲🇦⚽🇫🇷

[Thornixxen]

Morocco definitely showed they can hang with the best but taking down France on this stage would still feel massive given the talent gap. Do you think a win like that would finally get people to stop calling them a Cinderella story and just see them as genuine contenders?

[labeltm]

unfortunately they didn't 

[evvgh]

Franceee 

[Jaderayn]

do you think their coach staying matters more than the players on the pitch right now

[Rexit77]

1 hour ago, Thornixxen said:

Morocco definitely showed they can hang with the best but taking down France on this stage would still feel massive given the talent gap. Do you think a win like that would finally get people to stop calling them a Cinderella story and just see them as genuine contenders?

Unfortunately they couldn’t win but then they won our hearts , kudos to them 

[Quincee01]

Thank God that didn’t happen

[krakah]

this aged well..

[raxummia]

I remember I actually put a small bet on Morocco to win in regular time during the Spain game back in 2022 because their shape was just that solid, so if they pulled this off now I wouldn't even call it a pure shock anymore. At this point calling them underdogs feels lazy, they've arrived.

[Rexit77]

1 minute ago, raxummia said:

I remember I actually put a small bet on Morocco to win in regular time during the Spain game back in 2022 because their shape was just that solid, so if they pulled this off now I wouldn't even call it a pure shock anymore. At this point calling them underdogs feels lazy, they've arrived.

Yeah for real they didn’t feel like underdogs yesterday 

6 minutes ago, Quincee01 said:

Thank God that didn’t happen

Haha 😅 I know an Mbappe fan when I see one

[nightblue3334]

France 

[Quinet01]

7 minutes ago, raxummia said:

I remember I actually put a small bet on Morocco to win in regular time during the Spain game back in 2022 because their shape was just that solid, so if they pulled this off now I wouldn't even call it a pure shock anymore. At this point calling them underdogs feels lazy, they've arrived.

Lol

[voraryth]

I stuck a fiver on Morocco to make semis in 2022 after watching them shut down Portugal, everyone at the pub called me mental but that dfense was something else. Honestly at this point calling them an upset feels lazy.

[sophnda]

Watching them hold Belgium to a draw in the group stage told me all I needed about their organization honestly.

[cloton]

people keep focusing on the france side but what gets me is that morocco defense isnt even their full story, that midfield block stays so compacct for the whole 90 mins its unreal. i think even if they lost tonight you cant call them an upset team anymore after last wc run

[runeen]

Who starts in goal for France tonight then

[peltki68]

France alwasy sleepwalk through early rounds. This won't be different.

[hollowund]

Bet on under 2.5 goals if this stays tight early, both defenses look locked in.

[Rexit77]

36 minutes ago, hollowund said:

Bet on under 2.5 goals if this stays tight early, both defenses look locked in.

Lol game ended already

2 hours ago, sophnda said:

Watching them hold Belgium to a draw in the group stage told me all I needed about their organization honestly.

Morocco didn’t play Belgium 

1 hour ago, cloton said:

people keep focusing on the france side but what gets me is that morocco defense isnt even their full story, that midfield block stays so compacct for the whole 90 mins its unreal. i think even if they lost tonight you cant call them an upset team anymore after last wc run

I don’t think so , if France took Thier chances , they would have been at least 4 goals up 

[ravarium]

France just don’t look as sharp this tournament and their fullbacks keep leaving gaps that Morocco will absolutely exploit if they get a chance on the break. Wouldn't call it the biggest upset in history but it would certianly be the standout of this year so far.

[kovaireon]

I think at this point calling it a huge upset feels a bit disrespectful to how consistently Morocco have performed lately, they've been solid since the last World Cup run. Do you feel like the media still treats them as a plucky underdog or have they finally started getting proper respect?

[ravellia]

nah i wouldnt call it the biggest upset, morocco proved last world cup they can hang with anyone and this france squad looks way less scary than before. honestly at this point its more of a shock if france actually shows up organized

[rexolin33]

Frnce alwasy sleepwalk through early rounds. This won't be different.

[hood_park]

Football is a mystery, many things can happen 🙌