France vs Morocco 2026 World Cup Quarter-final: TV Channel, How to Watch, Kick-off Time, Live Stream, Referee, Line-ups, Predictions
France continue their pursuit of a place in a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final as they face Morocco in a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. The match is a rematch of the memorable 2022 World Cup semi-final, where France secured a 2-0 victory before reaching the final.
Morocco, meanwhile, are determined to make more history after becoming the first African nation to reach two FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions have impressed throughout the tournament and will be aiming to upset one of the favorites in Boston.
When is the France vs Morocco Quarter-final match?
The France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final will be played on Thursday, July 9, 2026. It promises to be one of the biggest knockout matches of the tournament as both nations compete for a place in the semi-finals.
What time does the France vs Morocco quarter-final match kick-off?
- USA: 4:00 PM ET
- UK: 8:00 PM GMT
- France & Switzerland: 10:00 PM CEST
Where is the France vs Morocco quarter-final match?
The quarter-final will be played at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, one of the host venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
France vs Morocco predicted starting lineups
France national football team starting lineup
Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Barcola; Mbappe
Morocco national football team starting lineup
Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Halhal, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Rahimi
World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final: France vs Morocco Team News, Latest Updates
France
France booked their place in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16, thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty. Didier Deschamps' side remains one of the strongest teams in the competition, with no significant injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Mbappé continues to lead the attack, while talented players including Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot, William Saliba, Jules Kounde, and Aurélien Tchouaméni provide world-class quality across the pitch. France's balance between defensive solidity and attacking firepower makes them one of the tournament favorites.
Morocco
Morocco secured an impressive 3-0 win over Canada to reach the last eight, becoming the first African nation to qualify for two FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
The Atlas Lions have once again built their success on disciplined defending, quick counter-attacks, and dangerous set-pieces. Achraf Hakimi remains their standout performer, while Azzedine Ounahi, Eliesse Ben Seghir, and Soufiane Rahimi continue to provide creativity and attacking threat.
Morocco will look to repeat their giant-killing performances from previous tournaments and test France with their organized defensive structure.
World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final: France vs Morocco Predictions
France enter this quarter-final as clear favorites thanks to their exceptional squad depth, tournament experience, and the match-winning ability of Kylian Mbappé.
Morocco have shown throughout the competition that they can frustrate elite opponents with compact defending and rapid counter-attacks. Their resilience makes them a dangerous opponent, especially if the match remains close during the second half.
Most football analysts expect France to dominate possession and create the better scoring opportunities, although Morocco have the quality to force extra time if they defend effectively.
Prediction: France 2-0 Morocco
Alternative prediction: France 3-1 Morocco
France vs Morocco Head-to-head records, last meetings, match results
France and Morocco have faced each other only once at the FIFA World Cup.
Their previous meeting came in the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Qatar, where France earned a 2-0 victory at Al Bayt Stadium.
Theo Hernandez opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Randal Kolo Muani sealed the win late in the match, sending Didier Deschamps' side into a second consecutive World Cup final.
France last 5 matches (most recent first)
- France 1-0 Paraguay (Round of 16)
- France 3-0 Sweden (Round of 32)
- France 4-1 Norway (Group Stage)
- France 3-0 Iraq (Group Stage)
- France 3-1 Senegal (Group Stage)
Morocco last 5 matches (most recent first)
- Morocco 3-0 Canada (Round of 16)
- Morocco 1-1 Netherlands (Won 4-3 on penalties) (Round of 32)
- Morocco 4-2 Haiti (Group Stage)
- Morocco 1-0 Scotland (Group Stage)
- Morocco 1-1 Brazil (Group Stage)
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