World Cup Quarterfinal (France vs Morocco): Kylian Mbappé’s France beat Morocco 2-0 in Foxborough, sending the Atlas Lions out again and setting up a semi-final clash next. Match Watch & Travel Planning: Multiple outlets list free-to-air and streaming options for the quarterfinal, with viewers urged to check local broadcasters and use VPNs when traveling. Tourism & Film Backlash (Dakhla): French groups condemned Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” filming in occupied Dakhla, saying it risks normalizing Morocco’s Western Sahara occupation and promoting it as a luxury destination. Travel Deals for Morocco: Intrepid Travel launched a limited-time $99 solo supplement on select Morocco tours (small groups, land only). Transport Boost: AfDB approved €205m for Morocco’s high-speed rail expansion and upgrades along the Kenitra–Marrakech corridor, aiming to cut travel times and improve connectivity. Local Tourism Impact (Boston): Early data shows World Cup visitors boosted Boston hotel spending even as occupancy stayed steady. Sports Tourism Events: LA’s FIFA Fan Zones (Whittier Narrows and Venice Beach) are set for knockout-stage matches with free and ticketed options. Morocco-France Diplomacy: French PM Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit Morocco July 15–16 with a ministerial delegation to deepen economic and strategic ties.