​What time is France vs. Morocco? Live stream, TV channel, and kickoff schedule for the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match, originally published by The Sporting News. The Sporting News is listed as a preferred source—click here to add it to your favorites. France and Morocco are set for a high-stakes rematch of the 2022 semifinals, two programs that have grown even more comfortable at the deepest stages of global competition.
Les Bleus earned their place in this blockbuster clash by edging Paraguay 1-0, thanks to a decisive penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé. That goal keeps Mbappé firmly in the Golden Boot race with seven goals and two assists, keeping him within striking distance of all-time greats Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the tournament’s top individual award. Morocco reached the quarterfinals in emphatic fashion, unleashing a second-half onslaught against Canada that included a clinical brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late finish from Soufiane Rahimi.
To counter France’s attacking depth with players like Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, Morocco will rely on their own world-class core, led by Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Noussair Mazraoui. Here is everything you need to know to watch the France vs. Morocco World Cup matchup, including TV and streaming options, kickoff time, and more.
Live updates: Follow France vs. Morocco as they clash in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal. The match kicks off on Thursday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Here are the kickoff times converted to 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 coverage: FOX will broadcast France vs. Morocco in the United States. Live streaming will be available on FOX’s platforms, including the FOX app and FoxSports.com.
Streaming options: The primary streaming option is the fubo service, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. Fubo carries ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other live TV channels, allowing you to stream the match without a traditional cable subscription. Please note that taxes and fees may apply depending on your chosen plan.
All times listed are Eastern. On Thursday, July 9, France vs. Morocco will begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. For more World Cup action, see the complete schedule and fixtures for the tournament.
Additional context: The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and is the first edition hosted across three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 host cities across North America. This tournament marks a historic milestone as the first men’s World Cup hosted by three nations.