The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals begin today, July 9, 2026, with a highly anticipated matchup between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium.
This clash is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, where France secured a victory on their way to the tournament final. France enters this match as a tournament favorite, boasting a perfect record so far with 14 goals scored in five matches. Conversely, Morocco continues to make history, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals in consecutive World Cup editions.
Match Context
France: Led by Kylian Mbappé’s tournament-leading goal tally, France has been the most clinical side in the competition and is the only team to have won all five matches in regulation time.
Morocco: The "Atlas Lions" have built their success on defensive organization, conceding only four goals throughout the tournament. They are looking to build on their historic fourth-place finish in Qatar 2022.
The winner of today’s match will move on to the semi-finals, scheduled for July 14 and 15 in Dallas and Atlanta.
Additional Quarter-final Fixtures
Following today's game, the remaining quarter-final matchups will take place over the next two days:
Spain vs. Belgium (July 10, Los Angeles)
Norway vs. England (July 11, Miami)
Argentina vs. Switzerland (July 11/12, Kansas City)
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