2026 World Cup: the Blues have found a new nickname

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By: Manu Tournoux

At the end of a one-sided encounter, the French team beat Morocco this Thursday in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup (2-0) and thus qualified for its third consecutive semi-final in a World Cup. Dominators in all areas of the game against the Atlas Lions, the Tricolores once again delivered a successful performance, further strengthening their status as favorite for the final victory.

Intractable since the start of the competition, Didier Deschamps’ players continue to impress. Defensively first of all, with only two goals conceded in six contested matches, and offensively, with a Dembélé-Olise-Mbappé-Doué (or Barcola) quartet which represents an immense challenge for each opposing rearguard. Aware of their current level, the Blues have even found a nickname: according to The Teamthe players of the French team proclaimed themselves “ the bad guys » internally, proof of the confidence exuded by this group, which will face Spain or Belgium in the semi-final on Tuesday.