France and Morocco set to clash in 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Boston
France will meet Morocco in the first quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 9 in Boston, with both teams bringing notable historical records into the match.
France and Morocco are scheduled to play the opening quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium on July 9. The two sides have met six times previously, with France unbeaten in those encounters, including a 2-0 victory in the 2022 World Cup semi-final. France enters the match having won 11 of their last 12 competitive games and are on a streak of seven consecutive wins. Their manager, Didier Deschamps, will manage his 25th World Cup match, tying the record for most matches overseen, and holds the competition record with 19 victories.
Morocco, meanwhile, become the second African nation to remain unbeaten in the first five matches of a World Cup, having achieved the feat in both the 2022 and 2026 tournaments. Their recent form includes strong contributions from Brahim Díaz, who has been involved in ten goals across competitions since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key player statistics for the tournament show Kylian Mbappé leading France with seven goals, nine goal involvements and twelve chances created, while Michael Olise has recorded the most defensive line-breaking passes for France. For Morocco, Díaz has contributed six goals and four assists.
The Opta match centre provides detailed team and player statistics, expected goals data, passing networks and other analytical tools for further review.