France vs Morocco World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, venue, predicted XI

France faces Morocco in a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on July 9 at Boston Stadium. The match kicks off at 1:30 am IST.

France is chasing a third World Cup title, having won in 1998 and 2018. Morocco is aiming to repeat its historic 2022 semi-final run, the deepest any African nation has reached.

Where to watch in India

Live streaming is available on JioCinema and Sports18. The match will also air on Sports18 TV channels.

Venue

Boston Stadium, Boston, USA.

Team news and predicted line-ups

France is expected to field a full-strength side. Kylian Mbappé leads the attack, supported by Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembélé. The midfield trio of Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot, and Eduardo Camavinga provides balance. The defence is anchored by Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté, with Mike Maignan in goal.

Morocco will rely on its compact defensive structure. Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui are key in wide areas. Sofyan Amrabat anchors midfield, while Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal provide creativity. Youssef En-Nesyri leads the line.

Injury news

France has no major injury concerns. Morocco is monitoring the fitness of midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who missed the previous round with a knock.

Key players

For France, Mbappé's pace and finishing are the primary threat. For Morocco, Hakimi's overlapping runs and Amrabat's defensive discipline will be critical.

Match prediction

France is the favourite on paper. Morocco's defensive organisation and counter-attacking speed make this a tight contest. A 2-1 win for France is the most likely outcome. Extra time cannot be ruled out.