Penalty for France

Foul on Mbappé inside the area. The number 10 missed and Bounou keeps the ball.

Yassine Bounou prevents France from scoring

Mbappé's first warning

The match kicks off in Boston.

Morocco moves the ball and faces France in search of a place in the Semifinals.Morocco's starting eleven to face France

France, with a lethal attack to face Morocco

France and Morocco meet again at the FIFA World Cup, this time with a place in the semifinals at stake. Les Bleus arrive after eliminating Paraguay, while the Atlas Lions confirmed their status as Africa's most successful World Cup team by defeating Canada in the Round of 16.

The winner at Boston Stadium will move into the final four and face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.

🏟️ When and Where

France and Morocco will face off on Thursday, July 9, in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Boston Stadium in Boston, United States.

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT, with Argentine referee Facundo Tello assigned to officiate the match.

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🇫🇷 France's Preview

France reached the quarterfinals after surviving its toughest challenge of the tournament against Paraguay in the Round of 16. Didier Deschamps' side struggled to break down the resilient South Americans and needed a well-taken penalty from Kylian Mbappé to secure a narrow victory.

It was Les Bleus' most difficult match of the World Cup so far, but it also demonstrated the team's ability to grind out results when things don't go according to plan.

Now France will look to rediscover the dominant form it displayed during the group stage as it continues its pursuit of another World Cup title.

🇲🇦 Morocco's Preview

Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16. Although the first half was fiercely contested, the Atlas Lions completely took over after the break and comfortably pulled away from the Maple Leafs.

Mohamed Ouahbi's squad continues to prove that its rise among the world's elite is no coincidence. With disciplined defending, dynamic attacking play, and growing confidence, Morocco has once again established itself as one of the tournament's strongest teams.

Now the Atlas Lions face their biggest challenge yet against one of the favorites to lift the trophy.

⭐ Players to Watch

🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé continues to lead France's attack with another spectacular World Cup campaign. The French superstar has already scored seven goals in the tournament and will be eager to add to that tally while guiding Les Bleus into the semifinals.

His pace, finishing ability, and knack for deciding the biggest matches once again make him France's most dangerous player.

🇲🇦 Brahim Díaz

Brahim Díaz has become the creative engine behind Morocco's attack. The Real Madrid playmaker has already registered four assists in the tournament and continues to grow in importance with every match.

If Morocco hopes to eliminate one of the world's strongest teams, much of that ambition will depend on Brahim's creativity, vision, and ability to unlock France's defense.

🎯 Final Analysis

France enters the match as the clear favorite according to most sportsbooks. Didier Deschamps' side has arguably been the tournament's most complete team, combining defensive solidity with one of the most explosive attacks in the competition, making Les Bleus the leading candidate to win the World Cup.

Morocco, however, carries extra motivation into this quarterfinal. The Atlas Lions have not forgotten the 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal, where France ended their dream of becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup Final. Mohamed Ouahbi's squad now has the perfect opportunity to seek revenge and write another unforgettable chapter in Moroccan football history.

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