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

The quarterfinal showdown between France and Morocco brings back memories of their 2022 semifinal clash. France enters this match after a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay, sealed by a penalty from Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé’s goal keeps him in the race for the Golden Boot with seven goals and two assists, challenging stars like Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.

Morocco advanced impressively by overpowering Canada in the Round of 16, thanks to a second-half surge highlighted by two goals from Azzedine Ounahi and a stoppage-time winner from Soufiane Rahimi. Their lineup features top players such as Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, Noussair Mazraoui, and Achraf Hakimi, who aim to upset the favored French squad led by Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

• TV Channel: FOX (United States)
• Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will be televised on FOX in the U.S., with streaming options available on FOX’s platforms. The streaming service fubo offers live coverage, and new users can sign up for a free trial to watch without cable.

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Match Start Time

The game kicks off on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Here are the start times across major U.S. time zones:

• Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
• Central Time: 3 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 1 p.m.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first tournament hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 host cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

Teams and Format

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, allowing more nations to compete and increasing the number of matches. Some participating countries include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, the United States, and many others.

Number of Games

A total of 104 matches will be played, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.

Streaming and Broadcast Info

In the U.S., English-language matches air on FOX and FS1, both available on fubo for streaming without cable. Spanish coverage comes through Telemundo and Universo, accessible via DIRECTV and Peacock.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.

Kickoff Times

Start times vary based on date, venue, and round. Since games occur across multiple time zones in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, fans should consult the official schedule for local kickoff times.