KYLIAN Mbappe has been banging in the goals for France at the 2026 World Cup, but Morocco in the quarter-final may have pay special attention to Michael Olise, who has been the biggest problem for opposing teams.

The quarter-final between France and Morocco promises to be one of the standout matches of the 2026 World Cup, especially given the form each team is in, and the fact that it is as good as a derby.

While France boast frightening attacking firepower, Morocco have combined defensive resilience with a new generation of technically gifted players under Mohamed Ouhabi.

Here are the five individual battles that could determine who reaches the semi-finals.

The road to the Fifa World Cup 2026 final.