France to face Morocco in first World Cup 2026 quarter-final after round of 16 wins
France and Morocco will meet in the first quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for July 9 in Boston, after both won their round of 16 matches on Saturday.
Round of 16 results
Morocco opened the knockout stage with a 3-0 victory over host nation Canada, while France later edged Paraguay 1-0. The wins set up a rematch of the 2022 semi-final, marking the second consecutive World Cup in which the two sides will face each other.
Morocco's path
Morocco reached the round of 16 after a surprise elimination of the Netherlands in the previous round. Their dominant performance against Canada confirmed their place in the last eight.
France's narrow win
France secured their quarter-final berth with a single-goal victory over Paraguay, keeping their campaign on track.
Quarter-final details
The match will be played at 21:00 local time on July 9 in Boston, as the first of four quarter-final ties. The winner could face Portugal in the semi-finals, depending on results in the other half of the draw.
- Morocco eliminates Netherlands to advance.
- Morocco defeats Canada 3-0; France defeats Paraguay 1-0.
- France vs Morocco scheduled in Boston on July 9 at 21:00.
