France vs Morocco Stats, Match Statistics, xG & Player Data
(Boston)
France vs Morocco stats frame a World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Boston Stadium, where the France national football team face the Morocco national football team on 9 July 2026. FOX’s public pre-match data gives France the stronger goals, xG, shot volume, and defensive record, while Morocco arrive with another knockout run built on efficient scoring. The numbers favour France, but Morocco’s unbeaten pressure games make this a tighter matchup than the ranking gap suggests.
France World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures show a team that reached the quarter-final after beating Paraguay 1-0. Morocco World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures show a side that advanced after beating Canada 3-0. The World Cup 2026 quarter-finals schedule starts with this Boston matchup.
The match is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET at Boston Stadium, which is 20:00 UTC on 9 July. It belongs in the World Cup 2026 stats and records tracker because France enter with 2.8 goals per game and Morocco enter with a 2.0 goals average. Full match stats should replace these pre-match averages after the official event feed closes.
France vs Morocco Stats – Match Statistics Overview
France enter with 2.8 goals per game, 1.8 xG, 17.8 shots, 68% average possession, and 12.4 chances created per game in FOX’s public matchup data. Those numbers show a team that has combined control with repeat shot volume. France also bring a 0.4 goals-against average, which gives them the strongest defensive base in this quarter-final.
Morocco enter with 2.0 goals per game, 1.4 xG, 12.2 shots, 67% average possession, and 8.0 chances created per game. The possession gap is small, so Morocco should not expect to defend for the full match. Their challenge is chance volume because France create 4.4 more chances per game in the FOX data.
France vs Morocco Stats Snapshot
The snapshot uses verified public pre-match data because the official live-event feed has not opened yet. France lead in FIFA ranking, goals, xG, goals against, shots, chances created, and clean sheets. Morocco sit close in possession and conversion, which keeps the game alive if they defend the box well.
| Stat | France | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 3 | 7 |
| Goals Per Match | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| xG Per Match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals Against Per Match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Shots Per Match | 17.8 | 12.2 |
| Average Possession | 68% | 67% |
| Chances Created Avg | 12.4 | 8.0 |
Attacking Stats Comparison
France have the stronger attacking data before kickoff. FOX lists them at 2.8 goals per game and 17.8 shots per game, with Kylian Mbappe leading the player data. Mbappe has seven goals, 17 shots on goal, 3.9 xG, an 8.0 rating marker, and three player-of-the-match markers.
Morocco have enough output to make the quarter-final uncomfortable. Ismael Saibari leads their goals and xG markers, while Brahim Diaz leads the assist line with four. Morocco’s 2.0 goals average proves they can finish, but they need cleaner shot selection against Mike Maignan and the French back line.
| Attack Stat | France | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Per Match | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Expected Goals Avg | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Shots Per Match | 17.8 | 12.2 |
| Top Scorer | Kylian Mbappe, 7 | Ismael Saibari, 3 |
| Chances Created Avg | 12.4 | 8.0 |
| Shot Conversion | 16% | 16% |
| xG Leader | Kylian Mbappe, 3.9 | Ismael Saibari, 1.4 |
Defensive Stats Comparison
France have the better defensive record in the public data. FOX lists France at 0.4 goals against per game, with Maignan carrying a 24 keeper-save marker and three clean sheets. That base matters because Morocco have already beaten Canada 3-0 and punished open space.
Morocco still bring strong goalkeeper and structure data. Yassine Bounou matches Maignan’s keeper-save marker at 24 and has two clean sheets. Morocco need that level again because France have created more shots and more chances per game across the tournament sample.
| Defensive Stat | France | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Per Match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Keeper Clean Sheets | Mike Maignan, 3 | Yassine Bounou, 2 |
| Keeper Save Marker | Mike Maignan, 24% | Yassine Bounou, 24% |
| Full Tackles Data | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Full Interceptions Data | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Full Clearances Data | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Passing and Possession Analysis
The possession comparison is almost level. FOX lists France at 68% average possession and Morocco at 67%, while the card normalizes the rounded values to a 50-50 visual split. France’s edge comes after possession, because their chance creation and shots sit higher.
Morocco can compete if Sofyan Amrabat and Brahim Diaz protect the first pass after regains. France can punish loose exits through Mbappe and Michael Olise. The passing story should turn on which team creates cleaner central entries, not only who has more of the ball.
| Passing Stat | France | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Average Possession | 68% | 67% |
| Card Possession Share | 50% | 50% |
| Chances Created Avg | 12.4 | 8.0 |
| Passes Per Match | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Pass Accuracy | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
| Crosses Avg | yet to be confirmed | yet to be confirmed |
Key Player Statistics
Mbappe gives France the clearest player profile in this match. He leads the FOX data for goals, shots on goal, xG, rating, and player-of-the-match markers. Olise adds five assists, so France can create from the right side even when Morocco crowd Mbappe’s lane.
Morocco’s leaders give them several ways into the game. Saibari leads the scoring markers, Diaz leads assists, Bilal El Khannouss leads shots on goal, and Bounou anchors the goalkeeper line. Hakimi’s player-of-the-match marker also matters because Morocco need wide progression under pressure.
| Player | Team | Key Data |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe | France | 7 goals, 17 shots on goal, 3.9 xG |
| Michael Olise | France | 5 assists in FOX leaders |
| Mike Maignan | France | 24% keeper-save marker, 3 clean sheets |
| Ismael Saibari | Morocco | 3 goals, 1.4 xG |
| Brahim Diaz | Morocco | 4 assists in FOX leaders |
| Yassine Bounou | Morocco | 24% keeper-save marker, 2 clean sheets |
Expected Goals Analysis
The xG comparison gives France the edge. FOX lists France at 1.8 xG per game and Morocco at 1.4 xG per game. France also take 5.6 more shots per game, so their chance pipeline looks more repeatable.
Morocco’s path depends on efficiency and set-piece discipline. Their conversion marker matches France at 16%, so they can punish limited chances. The full-time update should separate open-play xG, set-piece xG, shot locations, goalkeeper saves, and blocked shots once the official feed closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is France vs Morocco?
France vs Morocco is scheduled for 9 July 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. FIFA lists the kickoff as 20:00 UTC at Boston Stadium.
What are the France vs Morocco xG stats?
Before kickoff, FOX lists France at 1.8 xG per game and Morocco at 1.4 xG per game. France have the stronger chance-quality average.
Who has the better attacking stats?
France lead in goals per game, xG, shots, and chances created. Morocco match France in conversion rate, so their finishing can still matter.
Which players lead the key stats?
Kylian Mbappe leads France with seven goals, 17 shots on goal, and 3.9 xG. Ismael Saibari and Brahim Diaz lead Morocco’s scoring and assist markers.
Will the stats update after full time?
Yes. Full match stats, xG, shots, possession, player data, and event details should replace the pre-match averages after the official feed closes.
France vs Morocco stats favour France for xG, shots, chances created, goals against, and clean sheets before kickoff.
Morocco need Bounou, Hakimi, Saibari, and Diaz to turn a smaller chance base into high-value moments.
The full-time update should focus on whether France’s volume wins, or Morocco’s efficiency forces another knockout shock.
