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Deschamps Demands More as France Prepare for Morocco Test

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epa13076593 France's head coach Didier Deschamps (C) talk to his players as they gather for the second hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match France against Sweden, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/SHAWN THEW

France head coach Didier Deschamps demands more from his side as they prepare to face Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Thursday evening.

Les Bleus will be hoping to secure their passage to the next round when they take on Morocco at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Deschamps believes his side must become even more clinical as the World Cup enters its decisive stages.

“We’re very efficient, but we could have been even more so,” Deschamps told FIFA.

“The further we go in the competition, the more important that becomes. To have 100 per cent efficiency – that would certainly be ideal.

“I’m focused on this Moroccan team and, together with my coaching staff, our aim is to do everything we can to make sure things go well.

“The higher you climb the mountain, the greater the challenge becomes.

“Morocco aren’t here by accident. They’re among the very best teams in this tournament. It will be a clash between two nations who want the ball, look to attack and score goals.”