How to Watch France vs. Morocco World Cup Quarterfinal: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
The quarterfinal match brings a rematch between France, a powerhouse team, and Morocco, a resilient squad familiar with high-pressure games. France advanced by narrowly defeating Paraguay 1-0, thanks to a key penalty from Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé's goal keeps him in the hunt for the Golden Boot, standing at seven goals and two assists as he competes against stars like Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.
Morocco moved on after a strong second-half performance against Canada, with a brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a stoppage-time goal by Soufiane Rahimi securing their spot in this stage. The Moroccan side will count on talents such as Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, Noussair Mazraoui, and Achraf Hakimi to challenge France’s offense led by Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise alongside Mbappé.
Broadcast Information for France vs. Morocco
In the United States, the match airs on FOX. For those who prefer streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, making it an attractive option to watch live without cable. This service streams FOX plus more than 100 channels of sports and entertainment.
Match Start Time
The kickoff is set for Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Here’s how that translates across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
- Central Time: 3 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 1 p.m.
Upcoming Matches
After this match on July 9, the next fixture is Spain vs. Belgium on Friday, July 10, starting at 3 p.m. ET.
2026 FIFA World Cup Overview
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be the first hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities spread across these countries, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
Expanded Tournament Format
This edition features 48 teams, up from the previous 32, leading to 104 matches overall. More countries, more knockout rounds, and more excitement come with this expansion. Some of the participating countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, the United States, and Uruguay.
Streaming and Broadcast Options
All matches will be streamed depending on language and broadcast rights. In the U.S., English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, available on fubo. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming through Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match Info
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
Match Start Times
Start times vary by location and round due to multiple time zones across the host countries. Checking local listings or official schedules is recommended.
