Cat Predicts France Victory Over Morocco in World Cup Quarter-Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final stage kicks off with a clash between France and Morocco on July 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The mysterious cat Nimbus Pronos, famous for predicting football matches, has tipped France to win and advance to the semi-finals for the third consecutive tournament.
France and Morocco's Path to the Quarter-Finals
France secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16, while Morocco comfortably defeated co-hosts Canada 3-0. Morocco is the only African nation remaining in the tournament, aiming to surpass their historic semi-final run in 2022. The winner of this match will face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals, with Spain being the favorites to beat Belgium.
Nimbus Pronos' Prediction
In a video shared on Instagram, Nimbus Pronos predicted that France will beat Morocco. The cat has gained popularity for accurately forecasting match outcomes. According to Bolavip, France and Morocco have met six times previously, with France winning four matches, Morocco winning one, and one draw. France has reached the final in the last two World Cups and aims to continue their streak.
Mbappe's Readiness Confirmed by Deschamps
French head coach Didier Deschamps addressed concerns about captain Kylian Mbappe's mental state after a social media clash with Paraguayan politician Celeste Amarilla, who racially abused the Real Madrid star. The incident drew global attention, with French President Emmanuel Macron and the Paraguayan government supporting Mbappe. Deschamps dismissed any negative impact, stating, “Kylian is fine. On a mental level, he went through something, and I don’t want to go back over that. He is a very strong young man, both mentally and physically. His focus is entirely on tomorrow’s match.”
Predicted Winners of Quarter-Final Matches
Legit.ng predicted the winners of all quarter-final matches. France is favored to beat Morocco, while England, Spain, and Argentina are also expected to advance. The tournament continues to captivate fans worldwide as teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.
