Brahim Diaz:

We look forward to continuing our World Cup journey, and Mbappe is an exceptional player

Brahim Diaz, the Moroccan national team star, confirmed that his team has shown strong performances since the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Diaz stressed during the press conference he held last evening local time that his team has shown the world what it is capable of, noting that the goal now is to continue the journey with the same fighting spirit and mentality that the team possesses.

The Moroccan national team will play a highly anticipated match against France this evening, Thursday, local time, in the World Cup quarter-finals. The only representative of Arab and African football currently in the tournament aims to reach the semi-finals for the second consecutive World Cup.

Diaz said: 'All the players are aware of the challenge posed by facing the French team. The group is preparing with full focus and confidence, and it trusts its ability to achieve a positive result that will make the Moroccan fans happy.'

Diaz, who is currently playing in his first World Cup with Morocco, confirmed that his team is approaching the match with high team spirit, as they seek to deliver a performance befitting their ambitions and continue making history at the 2026 World Cup.

At the same time, Diaz expressed his great respect for French star Kylian Mbappe, his teammate at the Spanish club Real Madrid, whom he described as an exceptional player with great abilities.

Diaz stated: 'As for Kylian Mbappe, he is a great player with exceptional abilities. We will meet on the pitch, and each side will enter the match aiming for victory. For my part, I will give my all to help the Moroccan national team secure the win.'

At the end of his remarks, Diaz hinted that the competition will be decided on the pitch, expressing his hope that the Moroccan national team will continue its campaign in the World Cup.

It is noted that the winner of this match will meet in the semi-finals with the winner of the quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium.