The Dubai Ruler shared a message of congratulations after Morocco secured a place in the World Cup quarter-finals

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to X, to congratulate the Atlas Lions after they secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

In the post, Sheikh Mohammed said, ‘Congratulations to the Atlas Lions for their victory today. Congratulations on qualifying for the quarter-finals of the World Cup. A strong performance and a fighting spirit that we rejoice in and take pride in.’

The Dubai Ruler congratulated the people of Morocco and ‘his brother His Majesty King Mohammed VI’, adding prayers of success for their upcoming matches.

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Morocco secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a commanding 3-0 win over Canada in Match 90. The Atlas Lions were in full control as they booked their spot in the last eight.

Morocco will now face France in the World Cup quarter-finals after Les Bleus secured a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Match 89. The match will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026.

As of Sunday, July 5, we are still in the Round of 16 knockouts. If you want to watch a match, you can find the UAE kick-off times below:

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Round of 16 kick-off times in the UAE

Saturday, July 4, 2026

(90) Canada vs Morocco: 9pm

Sunday, July 5, 2026

(89) Paraguay vs France: 1am

Monday, July 6, 2026

(91) Brazil vs Norway: 12am
(92) Mexico vs England: 4am
(93) Portugal vs Spain: 11pm

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

(94) USA vs Belgium: 4am
(95) Argentina vs Egypt: 8pm

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

(96) Switzerland vs Colombia: 12am

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QUARTER FINALS

Friday, July 10, 2026

(97) France vs Morocco: 12am
(98) Winner Match 93 vs Winner Match 94: 11pm

Sunday, July 12, 2026

(99) Winner Match 91 vs Winner Match 92: 1am
(100) Winner Match 95 vs Winner Match 96: 5am

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SEMIFINALS

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

(101) Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98: 11pm

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 

(102) Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100: 11pm

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3RD PLACE

Sunday, July 19, 2026

(103) Loser Match 101 vs Loser Match 102: 1am

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FINALS

Sunday, July 19, 2026

(104) Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102: 11pm

Stay tuned to whatson.ae for full World Cup 2026 coverage, including updated fixtures, results, and everything you need to keep track of the tournament as it unfolds.

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