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

France and Morocco are set for a thrilling quarterfinal clash at the 2026 World Cup, revisiting their intense 2022 semifinal encounter. Both teams have become familiar with deep tournament runs, showcasing their growth on the global stage.

Les Bleus earned their quarterfinal spot by edging out Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a crucial penalty from Kylian Mbappé. With seven goals and two assists, Mbappé remains a top contender for the Golden Boot, chasing legends like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.

Morocco stormed into the quarterfinals with a dominant second-half display against Canada. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, and Soufiane Rahimi added a late goal to seal their victory.

To challenge France’s potent attack featuring Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, Morocco will rely heavily on key players such as Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Noussair Mazraoui.

Kickoff Time for France vs. Morocco

The match kicks off on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The venue is Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Where to Watch France vs. Morocco

The game will air on FOX in the United States. For streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.

Fubo offers a free trial for new users, letting viewers catch all World Cup action without cable. It streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, plus more than 100 other channels.

World Cup Schedule Highlights

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

See the full schedule for all matches and updates.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America, 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 edition expands to 48 teams from the previous 32, increasing the number of games to 104. More countries and knockout rounds make it one of the most extensive World Cups ever.

Streaming depends on language and broadcaster. In the U.S., English coverage is available on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish broadcasts are on Telemundo and Universo, streamable through Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).