​The World Cup resumes after a rest day for all teams as the quarterfinals begin today. The opening quarterfinal match is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET at Boston Stadium, also known as Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This is the only game on the docket for July 9. A match will follow tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET, with two more games slated for Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET to complete the quarterfinal lineup.
Today’s featured game pits France against Morocco and marks the last match at Boston Stadium in this tournament. France, guided by Kylian Mbappe, is favored to emerge victorious. Mbappe comes into the match having already scored seven goals in the tournament, putting him just one behind Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
The teams previously faced each other on the World Cup stage in the 2022 Qatar semifinals, a clash France won 2-0 before going on to secure third place overall.
Details for the FIFA World Cup game at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Massachusetts: France vs Morocco, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. The venue is Boston Stadium, commonly known as Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Television coverage is on Fox, with streaming available via the FOX app. The Spanish-language broadcast is handled by Telemundo and Peacock. For those following broadcasts, Boston Stadium is technically in Foxborough, about 20 miles outside of Boston, and is the longtime home field for the New England Patriots.
Ticket pricing for the July 9 quarterfinal in Foxborough has seen a notable shift: the most affordable tickets on StubHub are now listed at $1,179 per seat, a decrease from roughly $1,773 last week. With only about 2% of tickets remaining, the availability is limited, and early purchases are advisable for anyone planning to attend in person.
The upcoming quarterfinal schedule includes: July 9 — FRA vs. MRC at Foxborough; July 10 — ESP vs. BEL in Inglewood at 3 p.m. ET; July 11 — NOR vs. ENG in Miami at 5 p.m. ET; July 11 — ARG vs. SWI in Kansas City at 9 p.m. ET; July 14 — winners from Foxborough and Inglewood head to Arlington; July 15 — winners from Miami and Kansas City move on to Atlanta; and July 19 — the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Rin Velasco, a trending sports reporter, covers this match and can be reached at rvelasco@usatodayco.com. This article began as a feature in The Providence Journal, focusing on the timing and viewing options for the France vs. Morocco showdown and offering guidance to fans seeking the most current information for watching the 2026 World Cup.