FIFA World Cup 2026: When and where to watch France vs Morocco quarterfinal Live in India

France take on Morocco in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal. Check football match date, IST kick-off time, live streaming, TV channels, venue and full squad details.

New Delhi:  France's pursuit of a third successive FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal faces a stern challenge when they meet Morocco in the quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, with both sides eyeing a place among the tournament's final four.

The fixture rekindles memories of their meeting at the 2022 World Cup, where France ended Morocco's historic run with a 2-0 victory before progressing to the final. Four years on, however, the North African side arrives as a more mature and confident outfit, no longer viewed as underdogs but as genuine contenders capable of unsettling any opponent.

France have been one of the standout teams of the tournament despite a testing round-of-16 encounter against Paraguay. A hard-fought contest was ultimately settled by Kylian Mbappé's penalty, with the captain once again proving decisive after a match that demanded resilience as much as attacking quality.

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Mbappe will again be central to France's hopes as Didier Deschamps' side attempts to achieve a rare feat. Having reached the semifinals in both 2018 and 2022, Les Bleus are aiming to become only the third nation to make the last four at three consecutive World Cups. Morocco, meanwhile, have continued the upward trajectory that began with their memorable campaign in Qatar.

Comfortable in possession and technically accomplished across the pitch, they have evolved into a side capable of dictating matches rather than simply frustrating opponents. The tactical battle promises to be fascinating. Morocco are expected to enjoy lengthy spells on the ball, while France will look to exploit transitions through their pace and clinical counterattacking play.

With contrasting styles and recent history adding further intrigue, the contest could produce one of the standout matches of the quarterfinal stage.

FIFA World Cup 2026 France Vs Morocco Live Streaming in India

How and Where to Watch in India: LIVE telecast on Zee's new Unite8 Sports network, which includes Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD. Additionally, the football match will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Schedule: Date, Time, Venue, Squad

Date & Kick-off Time: Friday, July 10, 2026 01:30 AM IST

Venue: Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

Referee: Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa

France Squad

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Robin Risser
• Defenders: Lucas Digne, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Maxence Lacroix
• Midfielders: N'Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaire-Emery, Adrien Rabiot
• Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram

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Morocco Squad

• Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti, Munir El Kajoui
• Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youssef Belammari
• Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui
• Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Ayoub El Kaabi, Brahim Díaz, Yassine Gessime, Ayoube Amaimouni, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi