World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Morocco, TV channels & live stream Thursday July 9th

France and Morocco will meet on Thursday for a place in the World Cup last four. Photograph: Franck Fife,carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images The 2026 World Cup quarter-finals kick off with a blockbuster clash between France and Morocco in Boston. This is a match with a lot of cultural overlap between the two nations involved with several French-born players in the Morocco squad. Three and a half years ago, the Atlas Lions made an historic run to the semi-finals, becoming the first African nation to reach the final four of a World Cup. A statement victory over France would make them genuine contenders to win the whole thing. Kylian Mbappé and co emerged from an attritional last 16 tie against Paraguay albeit with some bruises. Les Bleus remain the favourites in the eyes of many to win a third World Cup with their forward line the most fearsome in the entire competition. They will take some stopping. Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s World Cup games, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options. Complete guide to all the players | A visual guide to every stadium | Standings | Golden Boot leaders *** France v Morocco (Match 97) Time (ET): 4pm Stadium: Gillette Stadium (Boston) How to watch United States: FOX / Telemundo ( Stream on Fubo ) Canada: TSN ( Stream ) United Kingdom: BBC One ( Stream ) Australia: SBS ( Stream ) *** What to watch for France showed a different side to their game in the last 16 win over Paraguay, digging deep to break down a low defensive block. They could face a similar task against Morocco who made a run all the way to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals by staying compact and striking opponents on the break. Morocco, however, have evolved their playing style since 2022. They are now capable of controlling possession thanks to the emergence of players like Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui, both French-born. They could be crucial to giving the Atlas Lions a foothold in the quarter-final. The sheer threat of France’s attack might be too much for Morocco to handle. Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué have combined for 14 goals at this World Cup so far with Michael Olise the tournament’s most prolific assist-maker. The most fun team at the 2026 World Cup might also be the best. Player to watch: Kylian Mbappé, France - The race for the Golden Boot is well and truly on, with Mbappé a contender on seven goals from five games. Olise might be France’s creator-in-chief, but Mbappé is the finisher who wins games. Les Bleus get the best version of the 27-year-old. What to read France team guide Morocco team guide How Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await