Overview

• Kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday at 22:00 at the Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso, Chile.
• Morocco arrive as favorites after defeating Spain 2–0, Brazil 2–1, and the United States 3–1 under coach Mohamed Ouahbi.
• France’s run has come despite about forty player refusals from clubs and a fresh blow with striker Saïmon Bouabré leaving the squad.
• Coach Bernard Diomède stresses mental readiness, noting Morocco have conceded only four goals—three via penalties—and scored nine.
• Rising winger Gessime Yassine has two goals, three assists, and two player-of-the-match awards, highlighting Morocco’s attacking threat.