​What time is France vs. Morocco? Live stream, TV channel, and kickoff schedule for the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. France and Morocco collide in a monumental rematch of the 2022 semifinals, reuniting two global powerhouses that have become deeply seasoned at the sport’s biggest stages. The Sporting News notes that Les Bleus earned their berth in this blockbuster showdown with a hard-fought 1-0 win over a stubborn Paraguay side, sealed by a decisive penalty from Kylian Mbappé. That goal keeps Mbappé’s Golden Boot pursuit alive, as he sits with seven goals and two assists, narrowly aligned to overtake icons Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the tournament’s top individual honor.
Morocco secured their quarterfinal spot with a dominant second-half onslaught against Canada, featuring a clinical brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late exclamation from Soufiane Rahimi. To counter the explosive French attack led by Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, Morocco will rely on their world-class core, anchored by Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Noussair Mazraoui. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the France vs. Morocco World Cup match, including TV and streaming options, kickoff time, and more.
France vs. Morocco kicks off on Thursday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Here is the kickoff time across U.S. time zones:
– Eastern Time: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9
– Central Time: 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9
– Mountain Time: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9
– Pacific Time: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9
Television channel: FOX
Live stream: Fox One, Fox Sports app/website, and fuboTV
The match will be broadcast on FOX in the United States, with streaming options available on FOX’s platforms. For those preferring streaming, fuboTV offers the best option, and new subscribers can take advantage of a FREE trial. FuboTV supports streaming ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and more—over 100 channels of live TV and sports—without cable, though taxes and fees may apply depending on the plan.
All times listed are Eastern. On Thursday, July 9, France vs. Morocco is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The rest of the schedule can be found in the World Cup fixtures and timetable.
Looking ahead, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament will be played in 16 host cities across North America, marking the first time a men’s World Cup is hosted by three countries. The host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, among others, as the event expands to multiple venues and a broader fan footprint.