France vs Morocco Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

France vs Morocco Match Summary

France and Morocco meet again at the World Cup, a rematch of their 2022 semi-final that France won 2-0 on 14 December 2022. Boston Stadium hosts the reunion.

France booked their place with a 1-0 win over Paraguay in extreme heat on 4 July 2026, Kylian Mbappé settling it from the penalty spot. Les Bleus arrive as heavy favourites.

Morocco earned their spot the hard way, seeing off co-hosts Canada 3-0 on 4 July 2026 with Azzedine Ounahi grabbing a brace. The Atlas Lions travel with real belief.

There is history and needle here. France have scored at least two goals in their last three meetings with Morocco in all competitions, and the previous meetings read two wins and one draw.

France vs Morocco Form

France have been ruthless, winning all five of their World Cup matches and banging in 14 goals along the way, hitting 3+ goals in four of those outings. Mbappé is the engine of it, scoring in four of his last five appearances and testing the keeper repeatedly. This is a France side firing on all cylinders.

Morocco have made themselves a stubborn, hard-to-beat unit, carrying a 34-match unbeaten streak into this fixture. Their 3-0 dismissal of Canada showed the ruthless, clinical edge that has become their trademark, with Ismael Saibari among their goal threats having scored in three of his last five outings.

France vs Morocco Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

France: Tchouameni - Thigh Injury (Doubt); Thuram - Calf (Doubt)

Morocco: Saibari - Hamstring (Doubt)

France

France are expected to keep faith with the attacking quartet that has powered their run to the final. Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé are all set to start in support of captain Kylian Mbappé, while Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki are likely to provide impact from the bench.

Marcus Thuram has missed the last three matches with a calf injury, but after returning to full training the Inter forward is in contention for a place among the substitutes.

The main selection question concerns midfield. Aurélien Tchouaméni continues to recover from the thigh problem that ruled him out of the Round of 16, and Didier Deschamps may again opt for Manu Koné alongside the ever-reliable Adrien Rabiot. Koné impressed with his energy and composure in the previous round, further strengthening his case to retain his place for the showpiece occasion.

Morocco

Morocco are expected to remain loyal to the compact, hard-working system that has carried them to the final. Yassine Bounou should continue in goal behind a back four of Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saïss and Noussair Mazraoui, with Sofyan Amrabat anchoring the midfield alongside Azzedine Ounahi and Bilal El Khannouss. Brahim Díaz and Sofiane Boufal are set to provide the creative spark in support of Youssef En-Nesyri up front.

The Atlas Lions have few major injury concerns, although Saïss and Mazraoui have both been carefully managed at times during the tournament. Walid Regragui is therefore likely to rely on the same trusted core that has underpinned Morocco’s historic run, with the likes of Ismael Saibari and Abde Ezzalzouli poised to make an impact from the bench if additional attacking impetus is required.

France vs Morocco Predicted Lineup

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1.

Predicted Starting Lineup: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Koné, Rabiot; Olise, Dembélé, Doué; Mbappé

Morocco

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Halhal, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Brahim Díaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Soufiane Rahimi

France vs Morocco Key Stats & Match Facts

• France have scored at least two goals in their last three matches against Morocco in all competitions.

• The previous meetings between these sides read two France wins and one draw.

• France have won five of their last five World Cup matches and scored 3+ goals in four of those.

• France are historically undefeated against Morocco, with four wins and two draws in six all-time meetings.

• France have kept three clean sheets in five games at the 2026 tournament, conceding just twice.

France vs Morocco Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: France are the clear favourites and the numbers back them, with a projected 2-1 scoreline pointing to a home win in a game that has goals in it. Morocco will make life awkward, but France have too much quality. France to win.

Best Bets

France are fancied to come through this one, and 8/13 (AK Bets) on a home win reflects just how strongly the case stacks up in their favour.

With France scoring for fun and Morocco carrying a goal threat of their own, Over 2.5 Goals at 1/1 (Betfred) makes plenty of sense in a fixture that looks like it will be opened up.

France vs Morocco Bet Builder

A four-leg bet builder centred on the stars of the World Cup Final: Achraf Hakimi over 1.5 fouls won, Kylian Mbappé anytime goalscorer, Michael Olise to score or assist and Manu Koné over 1.5 fouls committed, combining for an appealing 7/1 with Paddy Power.

Hakimi has won two or more fouls in each of his last five appearances and is averaging 2.63 fouls won per game at this World Cup. His relentless forward runs and willingness to take on defenders make him an excellent candidate to draw contact once again.

Mbappé is the headline act. The France captain has scored in four of his last five outings and already has seven goals at this tournament, underlining his status as Les Bleus’ primary source of goals.

Olise adds another attacking angle. The winger has registered either a goal or an assist in four of his last six appearances, and his creativity and direct running make him a constant threat to influence the scoresheet.

Koné rounds things off. With Aurélien Tchouaméni expected to miss out, the midfielder should shoulder plenty of defensive responsibility, and his World Cup foul counts of 2, 0 and 2 suggest he is well placed to clear this line.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 7/1.

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France vs Morocco Talking Points

This one boils down to France's firepower against Morocco's cussedness. Mbappé has already racked up seven goals at this World Cup and sits right at the front of the Golden Boot race, and stopping him is the whole job for the Atlas Lions. Morocco, though, showed exactly why they are so dangerous in their 3-0 win over Canada, registering just five shots and turning them into three goals. If they carry that ruthless edge into this fixture and France switch off, the holders of a 34-match unbeaten run will fancy causing an upset.

France vs Morocco Predictions FAQs

When is the France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 game?

The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday 9 July 2026 at 21:00 UK time.

What is the prediction for France vs Morocco?

This World Cup 2026 fixture promises to be a highly competitive match as both teams look to secure a crucial victory.

Where can I find France vs Morocco lineups and team news?

Confirmed lineups and team news will be available closer to kick-off as both managers finalise their starting elevens.

What are the best betting tips for France vs Morocco?

You can find our expert bet builder tips, match predictions, and the latest betting odds in our detailed preview.

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