France vs Morocco Kickoff Time, Date, Venue, Lineups, Live Stream Channels
Foxborough
France vs Morocco is World Cup 2026 quarter-final Match 97 at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match is scheduled for 9 July 2026, with kickoff at 16:00 ET in Foxborough / 20:00 UTC / 22:00 CEST in France / 21:00 in Morocco / 01:00 PKT on 10 July. This hub covers the date, venue, projected lineups, live stream channels, prediction, head to head, and key stats.
FIFA lists France vs Morocco as World Cup 2026 quarter-final Match 97 at Boston Stadium. SeatGeek and Ticketmaster listings place the fixture at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 4:00 PM local time. France reached the quarter-final by beating Paraguay 1-0, while Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston. France bring elite pace and the H2H edge, while Morocco bring a stronger attacking rhythm after a clear win over Canada.
France vs Morocco Match Date and Kickoff Time
France vs Morocco takes place on 9 July 2026. Foxborough kickoff is 16:00 ET, which converts to 20:00 UTC, 22:00 CEST in France, 21:00 in Morocco, 21:00 BST, and 01:00 PKT on 10 July.
The timing gives Europe and Morocco a late evening quarter-final. Since this is a knockout fixture, extra time and penalties can follow if the teams finish level after 90 minutes. Fans should keep official coverage open beyond the standard match window.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 July 2026 |
| Local Kickoff | 16:00 ET in Foxborough |
| Viewer Times | 16:00 ET in Foxborough / 20:00 UTC / 22:00 CEST in France / 21:00 in Morocco / 01:00 PKT on 10 July |
| Stage | Quarter-final – Match 97 |
| Status | Upcoming |
Venue: Boston Stadium, Foxborough
Boston Stadium hosts France vs Morocco in Foxborough, Massachusetts. FIFA uses the Boston Stadium tournament name, while ticketing partners identify the local venue as Gillette Stadium. The setting gives both teams a large East Coast stage with major diaspora interest.
Supporters should confirm ticket access, parking, rail connections, rideshare zones, and bag rules before matchday. Gillette Stadium sits outside central Boston, so travel timing matters. The quarter-final should draw heavy demand because it repeats the France-Morocco 2022 World Cup storyline.
Predicted Lineups
The France vs Morocco lineups route remains a matchday check because official team sheets are yet to be confirmed. France are projected in a 4-3-3 with Maignan, Saliba, Upamecano, Tchouameni, Griezmann, Dembele, Mbappe, and Kolo Muani. Morocco are projected in a 4-3-3 with Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Amrabat, Ounahi, Diaz, Rahimi, and El Kaabi.
| Team | Probable Shape | Projected XI |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4-3-3 | Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde; Dayot Upamecano; William Saliba; Theo Hernandez; Aurelien Tchouameni; Adrien Rabiot; Antoine Griezmann; Ousmane Dembele; Kylian Mbappe; Randal Kolo Muani |
| Morocco | 4-3-3 | Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi; Nayef Aguerd; Chadi Riad; Noussair Mazraoui; Sofyan Amrabat; Azzedine Ounahi; Brahim Diaz; Soufiane Rahimi; Abde Ezzalzouli; Ayoub El Kaabi |
These are projected XIs, not official lineups. France can change the striker role if Deschamps wants more running behind Morocco’s centre-backs. Morocco can add a more defensive wide player if Regragui wants extra cover against Mbappe and Theo Hernandez.
France vs Morocco Live Stream Channels
The France vs Morocco live stream channels section focuses on official broadcasters. France viewers should check M6, beIN Sports, 6play, myCANAL, and final listings. Morocco viewers should check SNRT, Arryadia, beIN Sports MENA, and matchday schedules.
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming Route | Access Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | M6 / beIN Sports | 6play / myCANAL / beIN Connect | free and paid routes |
| Morocco | SNRT / Arryadia / beIN Sports MENA | SNRT apps / beIN Connect | free and paid routes |
| United States | FOX / Telemundo | FOX One / FOX Sports app / Peacock | rights-holder access required |
| Canada | TSN / CTV / RDS | TSN+ / CTV app / RDS app | rights-holder access required |
| United Kingdom | BBC / ITV allocation checks | BBC iPlayer / ITVX where listed | free-to-air |
| Australia | SBS / SBS Viceland | SBS On Demand | free-to-air |
| India | match-specific TV listing yet to be confirmed | ZEE5 | rights-holder access required |
United States viewers should check FOX, Telemundo, FOX One, FOX Sports, and Peacock. Canada viewers should check TSN, CTV, RDS, and their official apps. Official listings remain the final check because knockout placement can move across feeds.
France Preview
France enter ranked No. 3 and arrive after beating Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16. France have not needed to be spectacular in every match because their defensive base and individual attackers can decide tight ties. Mbappe remains the main reference for Morocco’s defensive plan.
France can control the tie if Tchouameni and Rabiot protect the middle and Griezmann finds pockets between Morocco’s lines. Dembele can pull Morocco away from Mbappe, while Theo Hernandez can overlap into dangerous space. The main risk is leaving Hakimi and Diaz too much transition room.
France Current Form and Key Players
Kylian Mbappe matters because he gives France left-channel speed, penalty-box finishing, and knockout match control. Saliba and Upamecano must defend Morocco’s counters cleanly, while Maignan gives France security if Morocco create set-piece pressure. France need quick switches, cleaner set-piece defending, and early service into Mbappe before Morocco settle.
Morocco Preview
Morocco enter ranked No. 8 and arrive after beating Canada 3-0 in Houston. Morocco have kept the defensive discipline from 2022 while adding sharper attacking movement through Ounahi, Diaz, Rahimi, and El Kaabi. They should not fear another meeting with France.
Morocco can trouble France if Hakimi and Diaz connect quickly before France reset. Amrabat must protect central spaces, while Ounahi needs to carry the first pass through pressure. Morocco’s best route is not pure defending, because France can punish deep blocks with repeated waves.
Morocco Current Form and Key Players
Achraf Hakimi gives Morocco right-side recovery pace, overlap timing, and transition delivery. Diaz can receive between lines, Rahimi can attack the box, and Bounou gives Morocco penalty-shootout belief if the match stretches. Morocco need compact spacing, fast Hakimi outlets, and brave first passes through Ounahi and Diaz.
Match Prediction
The France vs Morocco prediction is France 2-1 Morocco. The probability split is 45 percent France, 28 percent draw, and 27 percent Morocco. Confidence is 55 percent because France have the stronger H2H profile, but Morocco have the form to keep the match close.
A 2-1 France result fits the current evidence. Morocco can score if Hakimi and Diaz find the right side in transition, but France have more individual finishers in tight spaces. The first goal should decide whether Morocco can stay compact or must chase the match.
Head to Head Record
The France vs Morocco head to head record favors France. The checked senior record gives France three wins, two draws, and no Morocco wins from five meetings. The most important recent meeting came in the 2022 World Cup semi-final, when France won 2-0.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Verified Senior Meetings | 5 |
| France Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Morocco Wins | 0 |
| World Cup Meetings | 1 |
The H2H record gives France a historical edge, but Morocco have changed the terms of the rivalry. Regragui’s side now combine defensive shape with more final-third confidence. This quarter-final should depend on whether Morocco can attack without losing the compactness that made their 2022 run so difficult to break.
Key Stats Comparison
The France vs Morocco stats route shows a narrow France edge in chance quality. Morocco have the stronger recent scoring margin after beating Canada 3-0, while France have the more proven knockout finishers. Set pieces and transition defence should carry extra weight.
| Stat | France | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 3 | 8 |
| Route | Beat Paraguay 1-0 | Beat Canada 3-0 |
| Recent Form | W-W-W-D-W | W-W-W-D-W |
| Goals in Listed Sample | 9 | 10 |
| Goals Conceded | 3 | 2 |
| Prediction Probability | 45% | 27% |
Readers can follow the France vs Morocco preview, the France vs Morocco live score, and the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals schedule as team news changes. The full World Cup 2026 standings explain how both teams reached the knockout path.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does France vs Morocco kick off?
France vs Morocco kicks off at 16:00 ET in Foxborough on 9 July 2026. That is 22:00 CEST in France and 21:00 in Morocco.
Where is France vs Morocco being played?
The quarter-final is scheduled for Boston Stadium. Ticket listings identify the venue as Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Are France vs Morocco lineups confirmed?
Official lineups are yet to be confirmed. The projected XIs should be checked again after team sheets are released close to kickoff.
What TV channel has France vs Morocco?
France viewers should check M6 and beIN Sports. Morocco viewers should check SNRT, Arryadia, and beIN Sports MENA before kickoff.
What is the France vs Morocco prediction?
The FWCTimes prediction is France 2-1 Morocco. France have the H2H edge, while Morocco arrive with strong quarter-final momentum.
France vs Morocco gives Boston the first World Cup 2026 quarter-final and a rematch with real tactical weight. Official lineups and some match-specific channel allocations remain yet to be confirmed, so the hub should be checked again before kickoff. FWCTimes will keep live score, lineups, stats, and watch routes connected from this main match hub as those pages publish.
