2026 FIFA World Cup: Quarter-Final: France vs Morocco (Jul 9)
France takes on Morocco in Boston as they look to book their place in the semi-finals.
The French are targeting a third World Cup final in a row, whilst Morocco want to return to the semi’s as they did in 2022.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| France | 2/3 |
| Morocco | 21/4 |
| Draw (In 90 minutes) | 3/1 |
France takes the odds in this game, but Morocco could be worth a punt. With many games left in this year’s World Cup, anonymous betting sites can help you find the sites that will help you win big.
Head-to-Head
France and Morocco have faced each other once before in a competitive game, with that match being at the previous World Cup in Qatar.
Didier Deschamps France would book their place in the final when beating Morocco. The French one the game 2-0, with goals in either half from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani.
Key Stats
- France has scored 14 goals in five World Cup matches at this summer’s tournament.
- Morocco is the first African nation to reach back-to-back quarter finals at the World Cup.
- France’s Kylian Mbappe has 19 goals in 19 World Cup games, 11 of those have come in knockout games.
- Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the nation’s win over Canada, becoming the first Moroccan to do so at a World Cup since 1998.
France Team News
Didier Deschamps could be without two players for the quarter-final with Morocco.
Aurelin Tchounami is currently nursing a thigh issue, whilst Marcus Thuram is yet to recover from a thigh injury that has led him to play just one minute at the tournament so far.
Possible Lineup
Mike Maignan (GK), Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Dayot Upemecano, Jules Kounde, Adrien Rabiot, Manu Kone, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Ousmane Demblele, Kylian Mbappe
Morocco Team News
Unfortunately for Morocco, they will could also be without one player.
Star striker Ismael Saibari limped off in the win over Canada and could now miss this game with a hamstring injury.
Possible Lineup
Yassine Bono (GK), Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Nousair Mazroui, Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Brahim Diaz, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Soufiane Rahimi
France vs Morocco Picks
Morocco have looked a real force in this World Cup so far. Building on their success from the last tournament, the African nation was one of the best from their group, but the task of beating France is a huge one.
France have been the best team at the World Cup so far, and whilst Morocco is good, this is another test they should pass. Their fire power is just too much.
Other markets include Kylian Mbappe to score two or more goals, Brahim Diaz to have two or more shots on target and Michael Olise to get an assist.
