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France vs Morocco — Predicted Lineups & Prediction

🗓️ Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC📍 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Full timeFrance 2 - 0 Morocco

France 2 - 0 Morocco at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Quarter-Final). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-5-1), key players including Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué and Ayyoub Bouaddi and Azzedine Ounahi, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.

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Road to the Quarter-Final

  • France enters the Quarter-Final after a 4 - 6 loss to England in the Third Place Play-off.
  • Morocco reached the Quarter-Final by beating Canada 0 - 3 in the Round of 16.

France vs Morocco Confirmed Starting XI

✅ Official starting XIs confirmed · updated 9 Jul, 19:01 UTC

Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.

France confirmed XI (4-3-3)
GK: Mike Maignan
Defence: Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, William Saliba
Midfield: Manu Koné, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot
Attack: Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué
Morocco confirmed XI (4-5-1)
GK: Yassine Bounou
Defence: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop, Anass Salah-Eddine
Midfield: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Díaz, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui
Attack: Chemsdine Talbi

France vs Morocco Prediction

France edge in as slight favourites against Morocco, but the margins are fine. France's biggest threat runs through Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué, while Morocco will pin their hopes on Ayyoub Bouaddi and Azzedine Ounahi. It is the quarter-final — win or go home. The match is staged at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.

Tactical matchup

France line up in a 4-4-2, Morocco in a 4-3-3. France should control the ball and probe for openings, while Morocco are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Ayyoub Bouaddi and Azzedine Ounahi on the counter. Whether Michael Olise and Adrien Rabiot can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.

Key players to watch

  • France: Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué, Michael Olise4-4-2 formation
  • Morocco: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Díaz4-3-3 formation
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FAQ

What is the confirmed lineup for France vs Morocco?
Official starting XIs for France vs Morocco are confirmed and shown above — France (4-3-3) and Morocco (4-5-1). Updated automatically from official team sheets.
What is the predicted lineup for France vs Morocco?
France are predicted to start in a 4-4-2, with Morocco in a 4-3-3. Both full predicted XIs are on this page.
What is the France vs Morocco starting 11?
Our predicted starting 11 for France vs Morocco: France (4-4-2) and Morocco (4-3-3). See the full predicted lineups above, including Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué for France and Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi for Morocco.
What is the France vs Morocco predicted starting XI?
The predicted starting XI for France vs Morocco at World Cup 2026 is shown above in formation view and as a full squad list. France in 4-4-2; Morocco in 4-3-3. Official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
What are the France national football team vs Morocco national football team lineups?
Confirmed starting XIs: France national football team (4-3-3) vs Morocco national football team (4-5-1). Full lineups for both teams are shown above.
What was the France vs Morocco score?
France 2 - 0 Morocco in the Quarter-Final. Full-time result, lineups and analysis are on this page.
When do France and Morocco play?
France vs Morocco kicks off Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
What time does France vs Morocco kick off?
France vs Morocco kicks off Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Lineups are usually confirmed about one hour before the start.
Where is France vs Morocco being played?
France vs Morocco is at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Quarter-Final, FIFA World Cup 2026). Kick-off Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC.
Who are the key players in France vs Morocco?
Watch Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué for France, and Ayyoub Bouaddi and Azzedine Ounahi for Morocco. The full predicted starting XIs are listed above.
What formation will France play against Morocco?
France are predicted in a 4-4-2 and Morocco in a 4-3-3, based on recent setups. Final shapes can change with confirmed team news an hour before kick-off.
Will Mbappé start for France against Morocco?
Our predicted XI includes Kylian Mbappé for France in a 4-4-2. Official starting lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off on FootballDream.
Which World Cup 2026 round is France vs Morocco?
France vs Morocco is a Quarter-Final fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The winner advances; losers are eliminated.
Is France vs Morocco a knockout match?
Yes — France vs Morocco is a World Cup 2026 knockout tie (Quarter-Final). The winner advances; if the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time and penalties if needed.
Have the France vs Morocco lineups been confirmed?
Yes — official starting XIs for France vs Morocco are confirmed and displayed on this page. They update automatically when team sheets are published.
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