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France vs Morocco: How to Watch the World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Live

The quarter-final clash between France and Morocco will take place at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2026, kicking off at 21:00 local time. Fans worldwide are eager to see these two teams battle for a spot in the semi-finals.

Broadcast and Streaming Options

This match will be available through various TV channels depending on your country. Here’s a list of broadcasters airing the game internationally:

Using a VPN to Watch from Anywhere

If you face geo-restrictions or want extra security while streaming, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like ExpressVPN or NordVPN can help. A VPN masks your location, letting you connect to servers in countries broadcasting the match.

Steps to watch with a VPN:

  • Download and install your chosen VPN app.
  • Connect to a server where the game is available.
  • Clear your browser cache to update location settings.
  • Access the broadcaster's website or app and start streaming.

For big-screen viewing, Android-based Smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire TV Stick support VPN apps directly. Other devices such as Apple TV or Roku may require Smart DNS or screen mirroring from a VPN-connected device.

Team Lineups and News

France is expected to field a strong lineup under Didier Deschamps, likely featuring Mike Maignan in goal; Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, and Lucas Digne in defense; Manu Kone and Adrien Rabiot in midfield; with Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele supporting Kylian Mbappe up front.

Morocco, managed by Mehdi Ouahbi, could line up with Yassine Bounou guarding the net; a back four of Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop, and Achraf Hakimi; midfielders Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Neil El Khannoui; and forwards Brahim Diaz, Bilal El Khannouss, and Soufiane Rahimi.

No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.

Recent Form

France arrives with five straight World Cup wins, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 2. Their last victory was a 1-0 win over Paraguay on July 4, thanks to a penalty from Mbappe.

Morocco also boasts solid form, winning four of their last five games and drawing once. Their recent 3-0 triumph against Canada highlights their strong performance. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 4 during this run.

Head-to-Head History

These teams have met three times before, with France winning twice and one match ending in a draw. The most recent encounter was at the 2022 World Cup semi-final, where France won 2-0.

Group Stage Finishes

France topped Group I, while Morocco finished second in Group C to reach the knockout stages.