Foxborough, America – The attention of Arab fans and football fans is turning, this Thursday evening, to the anticipated confrontation between the national teams of Morocco and France. This match comes within the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Moroccan national team faces a new challenge against one of the favorites to win the title. They also have their sights set on continuing their historic run and securing a place in the semi-finals for the second consecutive time. They first achieved this feat at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, becoming the first Arab and African team to reach this stage.
In contrast, the French national team enters the match with the ambition of continuing its campaign to defend its place among the world’s elite and to reach its third consecutive final. They won the 2018 edition and finished as runners-up in the 2022 World Cup.
The “Atlas Lions” had reached the quarter-finals after their big win over Canada with a clean three goals in the round of 16. Meanwhile, the “Les Bleus” qualified after their hard-fought victory over Paraguay with a goal scored by Kylian Mbappe.
Morocco vs France match date in the 2026 World Cup
The match between Morocco and France will take place today, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Boston Stadium in the United States of America, as part of the quarter-final competitions.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 PM Cairo, Mecca and Doha time.
Channels broadcasting the Morocco vs France match
beIN Sports will broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup exclusively in the Middle East and North Africa. The Morocco vs. France match will be shown on beIN SPORTS MAX 1.
