Former Atlas Lion warns against underestimating French depth ahead of quarter‑final

Zakaria Aboukhalal, who was on the bench during Morocco’s 2022 semi‑final against France, warned that the French side is dangerous beyond just star forward Kylian Mbappe. He highlighted France’s speed, experience and the ability of any player to swing the result in a split second. Aboukhalal explained that Morocco must stay disciplined in transitions, avoid giving the French too much space, and show collective bravery with the ball. He believes the team’s evolution since Qatar—greater composure and cohesion—puts them in a position to challenge the European giants.