France vs Morocco Prediction 7/9/2026 Quarter-Finals Picks

In this article we will formulate a France vs Morocco prediction for this World Cup game on Thursday, July 9th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this World Cup matchup.

France Betting Preview

France comes into this matchup after they defeated Paraguay by a score of 1-0 in the Round of 16. France was tied 0-0 at halftime, but they scored in the 70th minute to escape with the narrow win. France recorded 15 total shots, five shots on target, and had 76% of the possession in the game. France got their goal from Mbappe, while Mbappe had four shots on target and Maignan didn’t make a save in the game. 

France finished first in Group I with nine points, which was three points ahead of Norway and six points ahead of Senegal. In group play, France defeated Senegal 3-1, defeated Iraq 3-0, and defeated Norway 4-1, before beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32. France has had goals from Mbappe (7), Dembele (4), Barcola (2), and Doue, while Olise has five assists. Mbappe has led the team with 17 shots on target, while Maignan has made 10 saves in the tournament. 

Morocco Betting Preview

Morocco comes into this match after they defeated Canada by a score of 3-0 in the Round of 16. Morocco was tied 0-0 at halftime, but they scored in the 50th minute, 82nd minute, and eighth minute of stoppage time for the win. Morocco recorded five total shots, four shots on target, and had 55% of the possession in the game. Morocco got goals from Ounahi (2) and Rahimi, while Rahimi had three total shots and Bono made three saves in the win. 

Morocco finished second in Group C with seven points, which was tied with Brazil, but they lost 6-3 on goal differential. In group play, Morocco drew Brazil 1-1, defeated Scotland 1-0, and defeated Haiti 4-2, before they defeated Netherlands in penalty kicks in the Round of 32. Morocco has had goals from Saibari (3), Rahimi (2), Ounahi (2), Hakimi, Yassine, and Diop, while Diaz has four assists. Three players are tied with four shots on target, while Bounou has made 12 saves in the tournament. 

France vs Morocco Prediction 

France comes into this matchup after barely getting by Paraguay in their last game, but they have scored at least three goals in four of their five games. France has allowed just two goals in those five games, so they have been very dominant. Morocco didn’t play a great first half against Canada, but they were elite in the second half for the win. Morocco has allowed one goal or fewer in four of their five games and they need a perfect defensive game plan here. We know France will dominate the possession, but I expect a better finishing touch from them after the Paraguay near disaster. Take France over 1.5 goals here.

David Racey's Pick: France Team Total: Over 1.5