The rematch the whole football world wanted. France ended Morocco's historic run in the 2022 semifinal in Qatar — now the Atlas Lions get their shot at revenge, in a World Cup quarterfinal on US soil. Morocco arrive as the first African nation ever to reach the quarterfinals at back-to-back World Cups, fresh off a 3-0 statement win over co-host Canada with a brace from Azzedine Ounahi. France squeezed past a stubborn Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty — his seventh goal of the tournament in a red-hot Golden Boot race with Lionel Messi.
What time is France vs Morocco in my country?
| Where you are | Kickoff time |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 9:00 PM, Thursday July 9 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 10:00 PM, Thursday July 9 |
| 🇺🇸 USA (East / Pacific) | 4:00 PM / 1:00 PM, Thursday July 9 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 9:00 PM, Thursday July 9 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (East) | 4:00 PM, Thursday July 9 |
| 🇸🇦 Gulf (KSA / UAE) | 11:00 PM Thu / 12:00 AM Fri |
What channel is France vs Morocco on?
| Country | Broadcaster | Free? |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | SNRT (Arryadia / Al Aoula) | ✅ Free |
| 🇫🇷 France | TF1 · beIN Sports | ✅ TF1 free |
| 🇺🇸 USA | FOX (EN) · Telemundo / Peacock (ES) | Partly |
| 🇬🇧 UK | BBC or ITV (match split) | ✅ Free |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN / CTV · RDS (FR) | Partly |
| 🌍 MENA | beIN Sports | ❌ Subscription |
Channel assignments for individual matches can shift — double-check your local listings on match day.
How to watch France vs Morocco free from anywhere
Traveling, or living abroad? Your home broadcaster's free stream (TF1, SNRT, BBC/ITV…) is geo-blocked outside its country. The fix takes two minutes:
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- Connect to a server in your home country. Watching TF1? Pick a French server. SNRT? A Moroccan server. One tap in the app.
- Open your broadcaster's app or site and stream. Log in as usual — kickoff in HD, wherever you are.
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In Qatar 2022, Morocco became the first African and first Arab nation to reach a World Cup semifinal — and it was France, through Theo Hernández and Randal Kolo Muani, who ended the fairytale 2-0. Four years on, the script has more spice: Achraf Hakimi, born in Madrid and raised through the Paris Saint-Germain machine alongside Mbappé, again faces his club teammate on the sport's biggest stage.
Morocco's path: second in Group C behind Brazil (including a 1-1 draw with the Seleção), a penalty-shootout win over the Netherlands in the Round of 32 with Bounou heroics, then the 3-0 dismantling of Canada. France's path: a perfect Group I with a 4-1 statement over Norway, a 3-0 stroll past Sweden, and the gritty 1-0 over Paraguay in 100°F Philadelphia heat.
The winner meets Brazil, England, Mexico or Norway in the semifinals on July 14-15. Every neutral wants extra time. Every Moroccan wants history.
FAQ
What time is France vs Morocco?
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET (9:00 PM in Morocco, 10:00 PM in France, 9:00 PM UK) at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough — the Boston area's 65,000-seat venue.
Can I watch it free?
Yes — TF1 (France), SNRT (Morocco) and BBC/ITV (UK) all carry World Cup matches free. Abroad, connect to your home country with a VPN and stream your usual broadcaster.
Has Morocco ever beaten France at a World Cup?
No — the 2022 semifinal (0-2) is the only previous World Cup meeting. This is Morocco's first chance to change that.
Where is the winner headed?
The France–Morocco winner plays in the semifinal on July 14-15, with the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.