France and Morocco Clash in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals kick off on Thursday with a replay of the 2022 semifinal clash between France and Morocco. The match will take place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox.

Match Preview: France vs. Morocco

Back in 2022, France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco, moving on to face Argentina in the final. Now, four years later, both teams meet again with different hopes and challenges.

France has sailed through the tournament so far, winning all three group matches and their two knockout games. They aim to reach their third straight World Cup semifinal and join only two other teams that have made it to the final four in three consecutive tournaments.

Kylian Mbappé stands out with seven goals, tied for second place in the Golden Boot race. Meanwhile, Michael Olise has been creating chances with nine passes that broke defensive lines. Aurélien Tchouaméni, who missed the Round of 16 game against Paraguay due to a groin injury, has resumed training.

Morocco will rely heavily on their top players to challenge the French team. Ismael Saibari, who scored three goals in the tournament, is questionable after leaving the Round of 16 win over Canada with a thigh injury.

Brahim Díaz leads Moroccan players with ten goal contributions since January's Africa Cup of Nations, while Achraf Hakimi has created 15 scoring chances during this World Cup.

Odds and Expectations

The betting odds favor France at -390, while Morocco comes in as an underdog at +290. Fans can expect a competitive match as Morocco looks to upset the powerful French side and write a new chapter in their World Cup history.