France - Morocco: score, highlights and statistics

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco takes place on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Les Bleus head into the match as favourites after winning all five of their matches at the tournament and scoring 14 goals – more than any other team still in the competition. Morocco, meanwhile, arrive on a remarkable 34-match unbeaten run in international football, once again demonstrating the growing strength of African football. The match is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, when France claimed a 2-0 victory over the Atlas Lions.

Match Info: France vs Morocco

France face Morocco on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 21:00 (UK time) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Where to Watch France vs Morocco?

Viewers in England can follow every moment of this Quarter-final on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK, with live commentary available across both stations. Fans in Ireland have additional options via RTÉ2 on TV and RTÉ Player online, alongside the radio coverage.

In the United States, the clash is broadcast on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming available on FOX One, Fubo TV, Peacock, and SiriusXM FC. Canada can watch on CTV, TSN1, and RDS, plus streaming via TSN+ and RDS.ca. France are covered by M6 and beIN Sports 1, while Morocco's national broadcaster Arryadia carries the game alongside SNRT Live online.

Across Europe, German viewers can tune into MagentaTV, Italy has Rai 1 and DAZN Italia, Spain offers DAZN Mundial and Movistar+, and the Netherlands can watch on NPO 1. Belgium is served by VRT 1, Tipik, and RTBF Auvio Direct. Switzerland broadcasts the tie on SRF zwei, RTS 2, and RSI La 2.

France vs Morocco – Preview

Four years after their memorable World Cup semi-final in Qatar, France and Morocco meet again with a place in the last four at stake. France enter as favourites, but Morocco have already shown throughout this tournament that they are capable of competing with the world's best.

Walid Regragui's side have impressed with their organisation, discipline and tactical maturity. After an unbeaten group-stage campaign, the Atlas Lions eliminated the Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice. Morocco's run of 34 consecutive international matches without defeat is one of the longest active streaks in world football.

France, meanwhile, boast the tournament's most prolific attack. Kylian Mbappé has scored seven goals, while Michael Olise has provided five assists. Since detailed World Cup assist records have been kept (1966), only Pelé has recorded more assists in a single edition of the tournament (six in 1970). Aurélien Tchouaméni, who missed the Round of 16 victory over Paraguay through injury, is expected to return, giving Didier Deschamps close to a full-strength squad for the quarter-final.

Head-to-Head: France vs Morocco

France and Morocco have met only twice in senior men's international football. Their first encounter ended in a 2-2 friendly draw in 2007, before France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, ending the Atlas Lions' historic run.

Head-to-head record:

• 14 Dec 2022 – FIFA World Cup Semi-final: France 2-0 Morocco
• 16 Nov 2007 – International Friendly: France 2-2 Morocco

France – Recent Form

France have been the standout attacking side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning all five of their matches while scoring a tournament-high 14 goals.

Didier Deschamps' team opened with a 3-1 victory over Senegal before defeating Iraq 3-0 and Norway 4-1. In the knockout stage, France comfortably beat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 before edging past Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 thanks to Mbappé's second-half penalty after a VAR review.

Mbappé's seven goals make him the tournament's second-leading scorer behind Lionel Messi, while his career World Cup tally now stands at 19. Michael Olise has emerged as one of the tournament's outstanding creators with five assists. France enter the quarter-finals full of confidence.

Morocco – Recent Form

Morocco arrive in the quarter-finals on the back of a 34-match unbeaten run in international football and have once again established themselves as one of the tournament's most difficult teams to break down.

The Atlas Lions defeated Scotland 1-0, drew 1-1 with Brazil and beat Haiti 4-2 during the group stage. In the Round of 32, they overcame the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw before producing an impressive 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice.

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has been one of Morocco's key performers throughout the tournament, while Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz and Ounahi continue to drive the team's success. Morocco's disciplined defensive structure and dangerous counter-attacking style make them a genuine threat to any opponent.

Facts and Statistics

• France and Morocco met only once at a FIFA World Cup before 2026 – in the semi-finals of the 2022 tournament, where France won 2-0.
• Kylian Mbappé has scored seven goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ranking second in the Golden Boot race behind Lionel Messi.
• France have scored 14 goals in five matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - level with Argentina for the highest total of any team in the tournament.
• Morocco are unbeaten in 34 consecutive international matches, a run dating back to a 1-0 defeat to Kenya at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
• France have reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the fourth consecutive edition, underlining their remarkable consistency on football's biggest stage.