France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal: Kickoff Time, TV, and Streaming Details
The highly anticipated rematch between France and Morocco takes place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. Both teams are familiar with late-stage tournament pressure, making this clash intense and eagerly awaited.
France earned their spot by edging out Paraguay 1-0, thanks to a decisive penalty from Kylian Mbappé. His seven goals and two assists keep him near the top of the Golden Boot leaderboard, competing with legends like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the tournament's top scorer title.
Morocco advanced with flair after a powerful second-half surge against Canada. Their attack was led by Azzedine Ounahi, who scored twice, and Soufiane Rahimi added a late goal to seal the win. To handle France’s strong offense featuring Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, Morocco will rely on key players including Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Noussair Mazraoui.
When Does the Match Start?
The match kicks off on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Here's how kickoff times line up across US time zones:
- Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
- Central Time: 3 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 1 p.m.
Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Options
The quarterfinal will be televised on FOX in the United States. For those streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can take advantage of a free trial on fubo, which streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other live channels without cable.
Additional World Cup 2026 Information
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, spanning three host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held in 16 cities, 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 the field to 48 teams, featuring nations such as Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, United States, and many others, leading to a total of 104 matches.
Streaming and Broadcast Coverage
In the U.S., English broadcasts will primarily air on FOX and FS1, available on streaming services like fubo. Spanish-speaking viewers can watch through Telemundo and Universo, with streaming access via Peacock and DIRECTV. Kickoff times vary depending on location and stage, so fans should verify local start times ahead of each game.
Upcoming Matches
After this quarterfinal, the schedule continues with Spain facing Belgium on Friday, July 10, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
