Boston, July 9 -- France signalled their readiness for a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco with a symbolic social media post featuring winger Michael Olise playing chess, as Les Bleus prepare for another high-stakes knockout battle on Thursday (local time).

Sharing a video of Olise deep in thought over a chessboard, the official France football team account on X posted, "Let the game begin. See you tonight."

The message reflected the tactical battle awaiting Didier Deschamps' side as they take on Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final, with a place in the last four at stake.

France head into the contest as one of the tournament favourites after winning all five of their matches. Les Bleus...