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France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal: Kickoff Time, TV and Streaming Info

France and Morocco meet once more after their 2022 World Cup semifinal clash, two teams familiar with the pressures of deep tournament runs. Les Bleus earned their spot by narrowly defeating Paraguay 1-0, thanks to a crucial penalty from Kylian Mbappé. This goal keeps Mbappé at seven goals and two assists, chasing the Golden Boot alongside legends like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.

Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals impressively, overwhelming Canada with a strong second half highlighted by Azzedine Ounahi’s two goals and a late finish from Soufiane Rahimi. To balance France's attacking talents such as Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, Morocco will rely on stars like Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Noussair Mazraoui.

Match Schedule: When Does France vs Morocco Kick Off?

The quarterfinal showdown happens on Thursday, July 9, starting at 4 p.m. Eastern Time at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

How to Watch France vs Morocco

TV Channel: FOX broadcasts the match in the United States.

Live Stream: Available via fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

Fubo is the recommended streaming service with a free trial for new users, offering access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels. This lets viewers watch without cable while enjoying live sports and TV.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

  • July 9: France vs Morocco at 4 p.m. ET
  • July 10: Spain vs Belgium at 3 p.m. ET

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it’s hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be spread across 16 cities, 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.

This World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing matches to 104 total, covering group stages through the final. Teams include traditional powerhouses and emerging squads from all over the world.

Streaming and Broadcast Details for 2026 World Cup

In the U.S., English coverage airs on FOX and FS1, both accessible through fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts come via Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final match takes place Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also called New York-New Jersey Stadium by FIFA.