Thursday, July 9, 2026
Kickoff 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium, Boston
France vs Morocco - Thursday, July 9, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 97
Thu, Jul 9
Date
4:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Quarterfinal
Round
#97
Match
Where to watch France vs Morocco
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
Rights and channel assignments verified ahead of the tournament. Live channel for FOX (US English) and Telemundo (US Spanish) splits between primary and secondary networks per match . check the rights-holder's schedule on match day for the exact channel.
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Match-day essentials - Gillette Stadium
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
MBTA Commuter Rail (match-day special)
Foxboro Station service from South Station Boston runs only on match days. $10-20 round trip, 60-75 min. Limited service - check schedule.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min early. Gillette is 45 km from Boston so plan transit carefully - MBTA match-day train fills up 90 min pre-match.
Venue
Boston, Massachusetts - 64,628 capacity - Open roof
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts is home to the New England Patriots - one of the most successful dynasties in NFL history - and the New England Revolution MLS club. A 2023 renovation added the iconic 22-story Lighthouse tower. Boston, one of America's most educated and internationally minded cities, will attract a cosmopolitan World Cup crowd.
Address
1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035, USA
About This Match
France face Morocco in the Quarterfinal on Thursday, July 9, 2026. France are ranked #3 in the world and managed by Didier Deschamps; Morocco sit at #7 under Walid Regragui. The match kicks off at 16:00 local time at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
France
France enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two-time champions and one of the heaviest favourites, led by arguably the world's best player in Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé. Les Bleus have been extraordinarily consistent under Didier Deschamps - World Cup champions in 2018, runners-up in 2022 - and their squad depth is exceptional, combining experienced players like Antoine Griezmann with an extraordinary young talent pipeline. Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq looks very manageable for France, who will be expected to reach the late stages of the tournament. The question for 2026 is not whether France will win games, but whether they can finally put together a complete tournament performance to claim a third World Cup title.
Read France preview →Morocco
Morocco made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals and finishing fourth - the best result ever by an African or Arab nation. Under the tactically astute Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions combine a defensive solidity with rapid counter-attacking, marshalled by Inter Milan's Achraf Hakimi and the creative Hakim Ziyech. Group C at World Cup 2026 places Morocco alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti - a favourable draw beyond the Brazil fixture that should see them advance. Morocco are legitimate dark-horse contenders to repeat their 2022 heroics and cause upsets deep into the knockout rounds.
Read Morocco preview →Recent Form
Last results for France and Morocco in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
France
WL- Jun 8vs Northern Ireland3-1
- Jun 4vs Ivory Coast1-2
Morocco
DW- Jun 7vs Norway1-1
- Jun 2vs Madagascar4-0
Where to Watch France vs Morocco
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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France vs Morocco - FAQ
When is France vs Morocco in the 2026 World Cup?+
France vs Morocco is on Thursday, July 9, 2026 with kickoff at 16:00 local time at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
Where is France vs Morocco being played?+
The match is at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. Capacity 64,628, Open roof.
What round is France vs Morocco?+
It's a Quarterfinal match - match number 97 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Gillette Stadium for France vs Morocco?+
MBTA Commuter Rail (match-day special): Foxboro Station service from South Station Boston runs only on match days. $10-20 round trip, 60-75 min. Limited service - check schedule.
What time should I arrive at Gillette Stadium?+
Arrive 90-120 min early. Gillette is 45 km from Boston so plan transit carefully - MBTA match-day train fills up 90 min pre-match.
What is France's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
France is ranked #3 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Didier Deschamps. Their best World Cup result is Champion and they have won the World Cup 2 times.
What is Morocco's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Morocco is ranked #7 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Walid Regragui. Their best World Cup result is 4th Place.