France vs. Morocco Predicted Starting Lineups: World Cup Quarterfinals Odds

With France and Morocco preparing for Thursday’s World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match in Boston, handicappers are playing close attention for the starting lineups for both squads. What will Morocco do with their starting XI to slow down Kylian Mbappe and the rest of the surging Les Bleus? Will France’s relentless attack be able to break down Morocco’s tight defence?

It’s win or go home for these two teams on Thursday. Here are the match notes you need to know and check out our France vs. Morocco preview and prediction.

France vs. Morocco World Cup odds, TV broadcast

The 2026 World Cup odds board has France set as a -175 favourite to win in 90 minutes, with Morocco at +500 and a draw at +290.

Where to Watch: France vs Morocco will be broadcast on TSN with kickoff at 4 p.m. from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

What is France’s predicted starting lineup?

(4-2-3-1): Maignan (goalkeeper); Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe

Coach: Didier Deschamps

What is Morocco’s predicted starting lineup?

(4-2-3-1): Bounou (goalkeeper); Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi; Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Rahimi

Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi

France vs. Morocco history and news

These teams have met six times before with France winning four and drawing twice. The winner of this match will play either Spain or Belgium in Dallas on July 14.

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