Boston Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup quarter-final | Thursday, July 9 | 9pm BST
Ahead of the repeat of the 2022 semi-final in Qatar, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth France vs Morocco preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
- France vs Morocco prediction: Les Bleus tame the Atlas Lions
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France Vs Morocco Preview
With the business end of the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the France vs Morocco odds strongly imply Les Bleus will reach their third successive semi-final. Didier Deschamps side rose above Paraguay’s aggressive tactics last time out to set up a mouthwatering tie against the AFCON champions.
Considered by some as a World Cup dark horse, the Atlas Lions have been taken extremely seriously this summer. Their place in the last eight is not a huge surprise having gotten the better of the Netherlands and Canada on the way to the Boston showdown against the World Cup betting favourites.
France Vs Morocco H2H Record
France and Morocco may have a complicated relationship off the pitch but there is only one clear winner on it. Across their six previous encounters, Les Bleus have registered four wins with the Atlas Lions boasting a single victory.
The most famous meeting between the sides came just four years ago. Goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani securing a 2-0 World Cup semi-final win. In the King Hassan II Tournament in 1998, the North Africans managed to beat their European rivals 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
France vs Morocco H2H record:
- 14/12/2022: France 2-0 Morocco (World Cup)
- 16/11/2007: France 2-2 Morocco (Friendly)
- 06/06/2000: Morocco 1-5 France (King Hassan II Tournament)
- 20/01/1999: France 1-0 Morocco (Friendly)
- 29/05/1998: Morocco 2-2 France – Morocco win 6-5 on penalties (King Hassan II Tournament)
- 05/02/1988: France 2-1 Morocco (Tournoi de France)
France Vs Morocco Team News
Aiming to become just the second player to reach 20 World Cup goals, Kylian Mbappe will lead the line for France in Boston. The Real Madrid superstar is currently 5/4 in the World Cup top scorer odds market and is expected to have Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise supporting him in attack.
As for Morocco, they could be without new Bayern Munich signing Ismael Saibari. The 25-year-old was withdrawn early on against Canada so Soufiane Rahimi is on standby to start up top. Chadi Riad is also a slight doubt but is expected to be passed fit.
France’s World Cup results:
- Last 16 – Paraguay 0-1 France
- Last 32 – France 3-0 Sweden
- Group stages – Norway 1-4 France
- Group stages – France 3-0 Iraq
- Group stages – France 3-1 Senegal
Morocco’s World Cup results:
- Last 16 – Canada 0-3 Morocco
- Last 32 – Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (won 3-2 on penalties)
- Group stages – Morocco 4-2 Haiti
- Group stages – Scotland 0-1 Morocco
- Group stages – Brazil 1-1 Morocco
France Vs Morocco Predicted Lineups
France predicted lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe
Morocco predicted lineup:
Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Rahimi
France Vs Morocco TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
France vs Morocco is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 9pm). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
*A valid TV license is required to watch live in the UK
France Vs Morocco Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be just the second competitive fixture after the 2022 semi-final
- France World Cup stats – Les Bleus have a 100% winning record at the 2026 World Cup and have scored the joint-most goals (14)
- Morocco World Cup stats – The Atlas Lions have registered 64 attempts on goal, the third worst of the eight teams left in the tournament (Switzerland 63, Norway 52)
Top Betting Angles for France vs Morocco
Over 2.5 goals: Has come in across four of France’s five games. Online at 20/21.
BTTS (Yes): Landed in three of Morocco’s five fixtures. Available at 20/21.
Anytime goalscorers: Kylian Mbappe (20/21), Soufiane Rahimi (3/1), Ousmane Dembele (15/8) and Azzedine Ounahi (19/4) all offer potential.
France Vs Morocco Prediction
As brilliant as Morocco have been, it’s almost impossible to look past a France win. Les Bleus look a cut above the rest and we strongly fancy the 2018 victors to get the job done in Boston on Thursday night.
Prediction: France 2-1 Morocco
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 10am on July 8, 2026 and are subject to change.
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