This combination of pictures created on July 07, 2026 shows France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacting at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 16, 2026, and Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi looking on at Atlanta Stadium on June 24, 2026. Photo: FRANCK FIFE / VARIOUS SOURCES / AFP
France enter this quarterfinal as favourites, but Morocco have given every indication they can make this a far more difficult contest than France’s previous knockout matches. It is also a rematch of the teams’ 2022 World Cup semifinal, won by France.
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Kickoff: 9:00 pm (Nigeria time)
Venue: Gillette Stadium (Boston host venue)
