France faces Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals on July 9 at Boston Stadium, Massachusetts. The match starts at 4 PM local time (20:00 GMT). As the reigning runners-up, France, led by Kylian Mbappe, aims for a third title, while Morocco seeks to continue its historic run.
France's Path to the Quarterfinals
France topped Group I with a perfect record of 9 points, defeating Norway, Senegal, and Iraq. They advanced by beating Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 and narrowly edged Paraguay 1-0 in the last-16.
Morocco's Journey and Challenges
Morocco secured second place in Group C with 7 points, winning against Scotland and Haiti and drawing with Brazil. Their knockout stage began with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, followed by a convincing 3-0 win against Canada.
Key Players and Predictions
In this quarterfinal, France's Mbappe leads the tournament with 7 goals, while Morocco's Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari have been pivotal in their success. However, Saibari's absence due to injury poses a significant challenge for Morocco. The Opta supercomputer gives France a 61.7% chance of winning in regulation time.
- Match: France vs Morocco
- Date: July 9, 2026
- Location: Boston Stadium, Massachusetts
- Kick-off: 4 PM local time (20:00 GMT)
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