No previous meetings between these teams.
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Kylian Mbappé7 - 2Ousmane Dembélé4
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Ismael Saibari3 - 4Soufiane Rahimi2
- 5Azzedine Ounahi2
- 6Bradley Barcola2
- 7Gessime Yassine1
- 8Achraf Hakimi1
- 9Issa Diop1
- 10Désiré Doué1
- 1Kylian Mbappé26
- 2Michael Olise14
- 3Achraf Hakimi13
- 4Ousmane Dembélé12
- 5Ismael Saibari10
- 6Désiré Doué8
- 7Soufiane Rahimi6
- 8Adrien Rabiot6
- 9Neil El Aynaoui6
- 10Bilal El Khannouss6
- 1Aurélien Tchouaméni10
- 2Achraf Hakimi9
- 3Neil El Aynaoui9
- 4Dayot Upamecano9
- 5Noussair Mazraoui8
- 6Jules Koundé7
- 7Bilal El Khannouss6
- 8Manu Koné4
- 9Michael Olise4
- 10Bradley Barcola3
- 1Michael Olise5
- 2Brahim Díaz4
- 3Achraf Hakimi2
- 4Kylian Mbappé2
- 5Ousmane Dembélé2
- 6Soufiane Rahimi1
- 7Adrien Rabiot1
- 8Chadi Riad1
- 9Chemsdine Talbi1
- 10Bradley Barcola1
- 1Achraf Hakimi15
- 2Kylian Mbappé12
- 3Ousmane Dembélé11
- 4Michael Olise11
- 5Brahim Díaz8
- 6Azzedine Ounahi8
- 7Désiré Doué8
- 8Bilal El Khannouss7
- 9Adrien Rabiot6
- 10Bradley Barcola5
- 1Neil El Aynaoui354
- 2Achraf Hakimi307
- 3Dayot Upamecano288
- 4Issa Diop255
- 5William Saliba242
- 6Michael Olise239
- 7Adrien Rabiot231
- 8Jules Koundé221
- 9Azzedine Ounahi218
- 10Chadi Riad214
- 1Bradley Barcola11
- 2Michael Olise10
- 3Kylian Mbappé9
- 4Achraf Hakimi7
- 5Azzedine Ounahi7
- 6Bilal El Khannouss7
- 7Brahim Díaz5
- 8Ayyoub Bouaddi5
- 9Ousmane Dembélé5
- 10Désiré Doué5
- 1Dayot Upamecano12
- 2Neil El Aynaoui7
- 3Achraf Hakimi6
- 4William Saliba5
- 5Aurélien Tchouaméni5
- 6Issa Diop5
- 7Chadi Riad4
- 8Adrien Rabiot3
- 9Ibrahima Konaté3
- 10Sofyan Amrabat3
France- William Saliba
Morocco- Noussair Mazraoui
- Chemsdine Talbi
France and Morocco renew their World Cup rivalry on Thursday 9 July, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Four years after meeting in the last four in Qatar, the two nations go head-to-head again, this time in Boston, as France look to continue their pursuit of another world title and Morocco aim to extend another memorable tournament run. Find our France vs Morocco predictions below.
France vs Morocco predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| France to Win & France most corners | 13/10 @ Ladbrokes (43.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | France are the favourites to go on and lift the trophy and can get the job done against Morocco without needing extra time. Les Bleus have the most dangerous attack at the tournament and should find joy against a defence that gave Canada plenty of chances in the round of 16. France have won the corner count in every game so far at the 2026 World Cup and registered 12 against Paraguay in their most recent outing. Backing France to win and have the most corners looks a solid proposition at 13/10. |
| Mbappe to score 2+ goals | 5/1 @ bet365 (21.1%) | ⭐⭐ | Kylian Mbappe has seven goals at the 2026 World Cup and is the joint top scorer at the tournament along with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. The Frenchman has been sensational so far and has bagged a brace in three of his five outings. Mbappe is averaging a whopping 5.2 shots per game and looks too big a price at 5/1 for two or more goals against Morocco. |
Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams head into France vs Morocco
France have looked like one of the standout teams at this World Cup, but they were forced to dig deep in the last 16. After scoring freely throughout the group stage, Didier Deschamps’ side had to grind out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty proving decisive in a fiercely contested encounter.
That performance showed another side to Les Bleus. France had swept aside Senegal, Iraq, Norway and Sweden with 13 goals across four matches before overcoming a stubborn Paraguay side that made life uncomfortable throughout. Their ability to win when the game became physical and tense could prove invaluable as the tournament reaches its decisive stages.
Morocco have continued the momentum from their historic 2022 World Cup campaign, backed by one of the strongest generations of talent in their history. Their rise reached another milestone earlier this year when they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations, reinforcing their status as one of the leading sides on the international stage.
Mohamed Ouahbi has built on the foundations left by Walid Regragui since taking charge in March. The former Under-20 World Cup-winning coach has made Morocco even more dangerous going forward without sacrificing their defensive organisation. That balance was clear in the 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada, where Morocco absorbed long spells of pressure before punishing their opponents with ruthless finishing on the counter attack.
France team news
Didier Deschamps has settled on a consistent midfield in recent matches and is expected to keep faith with Manu Kone after another composed display against Paraguay. The Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder has started three games at this World Cup and looks set to continue alongside Adrien Rabiot, who has become one of France’s most reliable performers in the centre of the pitch.
The main selection debate comes in attack. Desire Doue made an immediate impact from the bench by winning the decisive penalty against Paraguay and could replace Bradley Barcola on the left wing. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele remain certain starters, while the defence has developed a settled look. Mike Maignan should continue behind Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Lucas Digne, who now appears to have established himself ahead of Theo Hernandez at left-back.
Morocco team news
Morocco could be forced into one change after Ismael Saibari picked up an injury during the victory over Canada. Soufiane Rahimi replaced him in the last 16 and looks the most likely candidate to lead the line if Saibari fails to recover. Behind him, Azzedine Ounahi should continue in the No.10 role after scoring twice against Canada, with Brahim Diaz and Bilal El Khannouss providing support from the flanks. Neil El Aynaoui and Ayyoub Bouaddi are expected to retain their places in midfield after becoming Mohamed Ouahbi’s preferred pairing.
There could also be a boost in defence. Chadi Riad is pushing to return after missing the last-16 tie and may reclaim his place alongside Issa Diop in central defence. Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui should continue at full-back, while Yassine Bounou remains Morocco’s first-choice goalkeeper after another assured tournament.
France vs Morocco head-to-head record
The two have only met twice at senior international level, although one of those encounters came in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. France remain unbeaten in this fixture, recording one victory and one draw, while Morocco are still searching for their first win over Les Bleus.
The most recent meeting saw France claim a 2-0 victory on their way to the 2022 World Cup final. Their only other encounter ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw in a friendly back in 2007.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2022 | France vs Morocco | 2-0 | 2022 World Cup (Semi-final) |
| 16 Nov 2007 | France vs Morocco | 2-2 | Friendly |
France to make it to the last four
Morocco have frustrated some of the world’s best teams during this World Cup and possess enough pace on the counter attack to cause France problems. However, Didier Deschamps’ side have been more clinical in front of goal and more consistent defensively throughout the tournament, making them deserved favourites to reach the semi-finals.
We expect Morocco to stay compact and keep the contest competitive, but France should have enough quality to edge through. France to win and take the most corners at 13/10 stands out as an attractive option, while Kylian Mbappe to score two or more goals at 5/1 with bet365 also appeals given his outstanding form.
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