France vs Morocco – Prediction, Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Lineups 09-07

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France to Win

France vs Morocco – Prediction, Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Lineups 09-07
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Marko Zdravkovic

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France and Morocco face off in a tantalising quarter-final clash at the World Cup 2026. This much-anticipated encounter kicks off on Thursday 9 July at 21:00 (GMT), with a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament at stake for the winner.

This fixture is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final, where the French team claimed a 2-0 victory. Morocco will be determined to get their revenge, while France looks to continue its impressive form, making any prediction for France vs. Morocco a difficult one.

Keep reading for our expert prediction for France vs. Morocco and detailed betting tips for this exciting clash.

Tip

France to Win

Match Overview - France vs. Morocco

  • France storms into the quarter-finals with a perfect record in this World Cup, showcasing a powerful attack that has consistently found the back of the net throughout the tournament.
  • Morocco, on the other hand, arrives with an impressive unbeaten streak, demonstrating remarkable defensive solidity and the ability to grind out results against tough opposition.
  • Historically, the head-to-head record heavily favours the French, who have won three of the five previous encounters (with two draws), setting the stage for a classic clash of historical dominance versus current form.

Head-to-Head Record

  • France holds a dominant historical record against Morocco, winning three of their five encounters, including a 2-0 victory in the World Cup 2022 semi-finals.
  • Les Bleus enter this quarter-final with a flawless performance in the World Cup 2026, securing five wins from five matches.
  • Morocco, however, showcases remarkable resilience, having gone 34 matches unbeaten in their recent fixtures.
  • Kylian Mbappé has been instrumental for France, scoring seven goals and assisting twice in five tournament appearances.
  • Midfielder Michael Olise has also impressed with five assists for France.
  • For Morocco, Brahim Diaz leads in creativity with four assists, and Ismael Saibari has netted three goals in five games.

France: A Flawless Run to the Quarter-Finals

France enters the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in exceptional form, winning all five matches. Their powerful attack has netted 14 goals, while a solid defence has conceded only twice. This impressive record highlights a dominant and well-balanced team.

Kylian Mbappé leads the charge with seven goals in five tournament games. Michael Olise supports him with five assists, showcasing France’s creative depth.

Crucially, France has a fully fit squad with Tchouameni’s potential absence, a significant boost for this stage. This allows them to deploy their strongest lineup, reinforcing their status as top contenders in the France vs. Morocco fixture.

Morocco: The Unbeaten Dark Horses

Morocco enters this quarter-final on an incredible 34-match unbeaten run. They have been formidable in this World Cup, securing three wins and a draw in four games, proving tough to break down for any opponent.

Their creative spark comes from Brahim Diaz, who has supplied four assists in the tournament. Achraf Hakimi is also a major threat from the back, providing attacking width and quality delivery from his defensive position.

However, their attacking threat is blunted by the loss of Ismael Saibari. The team’s top scorer in the competition with three goals is out with a hamstring injury, a major blow ahead of this clash. Also, Ezzalzouli and Aguerd won’t be able to play in this game.

France vs. Morocco Prediction: Les Bleus tipped for victory

France’s relentless attack, spearheaded by the phenomenal Kylian Mbappé, has been unstoppable in this tournament. Their offensive firepower makes a high-scoring start plausible, with "Over 1.5 goals in the first half" looking like an attractive market.

Morocco’s impressive unbeaten streak highlights their defensive resilience, but France’s historical dominance in this fixture is a key factor. Given the French flair, backing them to "win the first half" could be a valuable consideration for this encounter.

Considering France’s perfect record in the competition and their attacking depth, they are clear favourites to advance. Therefore, our main prediction is for France to secure the victory in regular time and book their place in the semi-finals.

France
FRA
France

Morocco
Morocco
MOR
Over/UnderOver 1.5 goals in the first half
Money LineFrance to win the first half

The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.

France
FRA
France

Morocco
Morocco
MOR
Over/UnderOver 1.5 goals in the first half
Money LineFrance to win the first half

Where to Watch France vs. Morocco

For those looking for where to watch France vs. Morocco, there is currently no broadcast information available for this match.

  • TV: ITV 1 (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr), UTV (Gbr), STV (Gbr)
  • Streaming: STV Player (Gbr)

France vs. Morocco Predicted Lineups

As this crucial World Cup 2026 quarter-final approaches, the tactical strategies are becoming clearer. The predicted France lineup looks to build on the strengths that have carried them this far, aiming for a balanced and effective performance from the start. On the other side, the Morocco lineup will need to be perfectly organised to counter their opponents and find opportunities to control the game. Both teams know that the right selection could be the key to securing a spot in the semi-finals.

France

Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne; Rabiot, Koné, Doué, Olise, Dembélé; Mbappé.

Manager: Didier Deschamps.

Morocco

Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui, El Khannouss, Ounahi, Diaz; Rahimi.

Manager: Mohamed Ouahbi.

Match Details

Here are the match details:

  • Match: France vs. Morocco
  • Competition: World Cup 2026
  • Date: 09/07/2026
  • Kick-off: 9 PM (BST)
  • Broadcast: STV Player (Gbr), UTV (Gbr), ITV 1 (Gbr), STV (Gbr), ITV X (Gbr)

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Tip

France to Win