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

France and Morocco will meet again in a highly anticipated rematch following their 2022 World Cup semifinal encounter. Both teams have become familiar with the intense pressure of late-stage tournament play, making this quarterfinal an exciting showdown.

Les Bleus earned their spot by narrowly beating Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a decisive penalty. This goal keeps Mbappé alive in the Golden Boot race, standing at seven goals and two assists, chasing legends like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.

On the other side, Morocco reached this stage after a commanding second-half performance against Canada, including a brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late goal by Soufiane Rahimi.

Morocco will depend on stars such as Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Noussair Mazraoui to face France's attacking threats led by Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise.

When Does France vs. Morocco Start?

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 match will air on FOX in the United States. Fans can stream the game live through fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website.

fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, providing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other channels without cable. This makes it a great option to watch the match live online.

Other Matches and Tournament Details

Alongside this quarterfinal, Spain faces Belgium on Friday, July 10, at 3 p.m. Eastern.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It marks the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place across 16 cities spanning these nations.

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions, resulting in 104 matches in total. Fans in the U.S. can watch English-language broadcasts on FOX and FS1, while Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming options through platforms like Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey stadium (MetLife Stadium).