- 1 France vs Morocco : France meet the Atlas Lions again
- 2 France keep rolling with Mbappe
- 3 Morocco are no longer here to surprise anyone
- 4 Probable line-ups :
- 5 World Cup 2026 prediction : France vs Morocco
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible play first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
France vs Morocco : France meet the Atlas Lions again 
Four years on from Qatar, the fixture is back. France vs Morocco, this time in the quarter-finals, with Boston as the backdrop and a place in the last four on the line. France come in as favourites, riding a winning streak and with Mbappe still at the centre of everything. Morocco, though, are no longer just a feel-good story. The Atlas Lions have shown, time and again, that they belong in games like this.
France had to dig in against Paraguay. Morocco cruised past Canada. Different routes, same outcome: a quarter-final dripping with tension, duels and memories of 2022.
France keep rolling with Mbappe
The Blues have not always blown teams away, but they have kept winning. That is often the way with Didier Deschamps’ sides. After a rock-solid group stage, Sweden were swept aside, then Paraguay made France wait before Kylian Mbappe settled it from the spot.
The France captain is already up to seven goals at this World Cup. Around him, Barcola and Dembele stretch the pitch, Olise finds the pockets, and Desire Doue reminded everyone against Paraguay that he can matter even in a shorter spell. The possible absence of Tchouameni shifts the balance a little, but Manu Kone brings drive and bite in midfield.
This has all the makings of a trap game. France know Morocco, know how compact this side can be, and know one sloppy turnover can turn into a dangerous break, just as they did against Canada.
Morocco are no longer here to surprise anyone
Morocco are still here. After beating the Netherlands on penalties, the Atlas Lions backed it up with a clean 3-0 win over Canada, helped by Azzedine Ounahi’s double and Brahim Diaz’s activity. This team has changed status. They are no longer playing only with underdog energy, but with the memory of a World Cup semi-final and the confidence of a group that knows exactly where it is going.
The main doubt is Ismael Saibari, who is carrying a hamstring issue. His absence would be a major blow, given how influential he has been in the group stage. But Morocco still have weapons. Hakimi remains a constant threat on the right, Ounahi can break the tempo in midfield, Brahim Diaz draws fouls, and Rahimi gives them a useful presence up top.
Against France, they will need to hang on for a long time. Maybe very long. But this side has already proved it can live with discomfort.
Probable line-ups :
France : Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe
Morocco : Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Chadi Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Brahim Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Rahimi
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World Cup 2026 prediction : France vs Morocco
France to win in 90 minutes
Morocco have every chance of making life awkward for France. Their block is disciplined, their build-up is tidy, and the experience they have banked since 2022 matters a lot in this sort of match. But the Blues arrive with more attacking firepower and a depth that is hard to match.
Mbappe is still having a monster tournament, Olise is creating plenty between the lines, and France’s wide players can put the Moroccan back line under pressure in a hurry. Morocco also have to deal with a big question mark around Saibari, one of their sharpest players since the competition began.
France sometimes need time to wear opponents down, but they usually find a way through. With their experience, attacking power and a fuller squad, Deschamps’ side look better equipped to reach another semi-final. Our pick: France to win in normal time.
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