France vs Morocco Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Quarterfinal Odds - Thursday, July 9th
France face off against Morocco in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup clash, with both nations vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. Let's take a look at this France vs. Morocco prediction and best bet for Thursday afternoon as Kylian Mbappe and Les Bleus look to stay perfect on July 9th in Boston.
OC Staff - July 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadFrance vs Morocco Prediction: Can Kylian Mbappe, France Stay Perfect on Thursday Afternoon?
France face off against Morocco in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup clash, with both nations vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4 PM ET on Thursday, July 9th, at a neutral Boston venue as the tournament reaches its business end and the stakes reach a fever pitch.
France vs Morocco Recent Results
The home team enter this fixture on the back of a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their last match. Up to their last six matches, France have shown impressive form, securing five victories—including a dominant 4-1 win over Norway and a comfortable 3-0 triumph against Sweden—with their only minor blemish being that tight quarter-final tussle. The hosts have maintained a high level of performance, which is reflected in their strong average team rating of 7.09 in the tournament.
Morocco, meanwhile, cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory over Canada in their last outing. The visitors have enjoyed an outstanding unbeaten run up to their last six matches, which includes a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands after a 1-1 draw, and a 4-2 win against Haiti. The North African side has proved incredibly difficult to beat, demonstrating superb resilience on their run to this stage of the competition.
France vs Morocco Head to Head
The previous meeting between these two teams on the grandest stage saw France secure a 2-0 victory over Morocco during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Looking back further, their encounters also include a 2-2 draw in an international friendly in 2007, and a commanding 5-1 victory for the French side back in 2000. Historically, the Atlas Lions have struggled in this fixture, as they have not beaten France in any of their previous meetings.
France vs. Morocco Odds
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France vs Morocco Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
France vs Morocco Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this France vs Morocco match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
France vs Morocco Probable Lineups
France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Digne, Saliba, Upamecano, Koundé; Koné, Rabiot; Barcola, Olise, Dembélé; Mbappé
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Bounou; Mazraoui, Halhal, Diop, Hakimi; Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Khannouss, Ounahi, Díaz; Saibari
Tactically, both teams are expected to mirror each other's 4-2-3-1 formations, meaning the midfield battle will be crucial. France will rely on their superior passing accuracy of 88.29% and their ability to dominate territory, averaging 17.6 shots per game. Morocco, who average slightly more possession at 61.06%, will need their double-pivot of Aynaoui and Bouaddi to disrupt France's fluid attacking midfield trio of Barcola, Olise, and Dembélé to protect their backline.
France vs Morocco Team News
France have a fully fit squad with no injury concerns ahead of this clash, though there is a selection dilemma on the left wing where Desire Doue could replace Bradley Barcola, who failed to fully take his chance in the previous round. For Morocco, Redouane Halhal is expected to keep his place in central defence. However, the visitors have concerns over Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli, who are both listed as doubtful and have not featured yet in the tournament.
France vs Morocco Match Facts
- France have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Morocco in all competitions.
Prediction: France 3-2 Morocco
France remain the hot favourites to progress. Despite having an off night in their narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay, their red-hot attack—spearheaded by Kylian Mbappé—is expected to return to its devastating best. However, Morocco's technical quality, highlighted by their tournament possession average of 61.06%, means they will cause plenty of problems. While the Atlas Lions' unbeaten run commands respect, France's extra firepower and historical dominance in this fixture should see them edge a five-goal thriller.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals (-102) Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
With France averaging 17.6 shots per game and Morocco showing they can be clinical in their 3-0 dismantling of Canada, an open, attacking game is on the cards. Given that France have scored at least twice in their last three meetings against Morocco, backing over 2.5 goals offers excellent value for what promises to be an entertaining knockout encounter.
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