liveUpdated 2m agoMorocco will look to upset the odds when they take on a Mbappe-inspired France.The Athletic Live TeamJuly 9, 2026 at 8:10 AM EDTMbappe will hope to add to his goal tally later today. GettyFrance vs Morocco — LatestFrance take on Morocco today in a mouthwatering clash as the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals get under way.France, the favourites to win the tournament, are one of only two teams to have won every game so far, while Morocco have already knocked out the Netherlands and co-hosts Canada.The winners of today’s game will face either Spain or Belgium for a place in the final.Start time: 4pm ETWatch: FOX, Fubo (try for free)Get involved in the chat here or email live@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic The Athletic There has never been a better time to subscribe to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as our coverage of the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your football fix with us throughout the rest of the year, including the Champions League, Premier League and Europe’s top leagues.The Formula 1 season is also in full swing, while we have golf, tennis and much more to come.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.Where can I watch France vs Morocco? Getty ImagesViewers in the United States can watch the game on FOX in English or Telemundo in Spanish.What time is today’s match? Getty ImagesToday’s game is scheduled to get under way at 4pm ET.Welcome to our live coverage Getty ImagesHello and welcome to our live coverage of the first quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup, as France take on Morocco.Today’s game is a repeat of one of the semi-finals at Qatar 2022, when goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani secured a 2-0 win for France and a place in the final, where they were ultimately beaten by Argentina.Both sides have been in excellent form at this tournament. France are one of only two teams to have won every game so far — Argentina are the other — while Morocco have already eliminated the Netherlands and co-hosts Canada.Stick with us as we build up to kick-off and do not forget that you can get involved throughout, either by leaving a comment in the tab above or by emailing live@theathletic.com.