AFP Sport looks at the match-ups, all of which are taking place in the United States.France v MoroccoImperious France have lived up to their billing as World Cup favourites, sweeping through the group stage and swatting aside Sweden before edging past Paraguay in the last 16.It is difficult to see any team keeping Didier Deschamps' men quiet, given their embarrassment of riches in attack, including Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola and the wonderfully creative Michael Olise.
Achraf Hakimi celebrates Morocco's 3-0 win against Canada in the World Cup last 16 © RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP
But unbeaten Morocco will not be fazed by facing the two-time world champions after seeing off the Netherlands on penalties and crushing co-hosts Canada 3-0 in the last 16.The North African team will have revenge on their minds in Boston after they lost to France in the semi-finals four years ago in Qatar.The Atlas Lions created history by becoming the first African team to progress to the last four in 2022 and will be keen to match that feat.Spain v BelgiumIn beating Portugal 1-0 on Monday, Spain became the first team in tournament history to record six consecutive World Cup clean sheets.Luis de la Fuente's European champions do not always set pulses racing but they are strikingly efficient and comfortable on the ball.
