{"id":1402,"date":"2026-07-05T00:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T00:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/blog\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2026-07-05T00:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T00:02:33","slug":"france-vs-morocco-prediction-world-cup-2026-quarterfinal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/05\/france-vs-morocco-prediction-world-cup-2026-quarterfinal\/","title":{"rendered":"France vs Morocco Prediction: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\">France vs Morocco: Match Preview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>FIFA World Cup 2026 \u00b7 Quarterfinal<\/strong><br \/>\nGillette Stadium (Boston Stadium), Foxborough, MA<br \/>\nThursday, 9 July \u00b7 16:00 ET (21:00 BST)<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">France vs Morocco \u2014 the 2022 World Cup semi-final rematch, four years on, with a place in the last four at stake in New England.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Intro<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">France and Morocco both advanced through the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, booking their spots in the quarterfinals and setting up a heavyweight clash between two of the tournament&#8217;s most dangerous sides. Morocco got the day&#8217;s action started with a 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada in Houston. Azzedine Ounahi did the early damage with a brace either side of the hour mark, before substitute Soufiane Rahimi added a third in stoppage time to send the Atlas Lions through to a second straight World Cup quarterfinal. France followed with a hard-fought 1-0 win of their own over Paraguay in Philadelphia, breaking through in the 70th minute when Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 converted from the penalty spot after a VAR review overturned a missed foul on Desire Dou\u00e9. The two nations have a lot of history \u2014 Morocco was under French colonial rule for much of the 20th century \u2014 and this is also a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinals, in which France beat Morocco 2-0. Boston is ready for another chapter.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">What&#8217;s at Stake<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>France<\/strong><br \/>\nFrance have won 10 and lost none of their last 11 competitive games, including all four World Cup 2026 games to date, scoring a tournament-high 13 goals with 3+ goals in each of their first four games. A win sends them to a World Cup semifinal for the third consecutive tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Morocco<\/strong><br \/>\nMorocco&#8217;s stunning Round of 16 upset of Canada sends the Atlas Lions into a World Cup quarterfinal loaded with massive star power. It is the second straight World Cup quarterfinal for Morocco, who became the first African side to reach the semi-finals in 2022. A repeat of that achievement \u2014 and beyond \u2014 is the ambition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>The Saibari Concern<\/strong><br \/>\nIsmael Saibari has been the driving force, entering the Round of 16 as the tournament&#8217;s leading scorer with three goals before exiting with a hamstring injury early against Canada \u2014 a blow that could shadow Morocco&#8217;s frontline heading into the quarterfinal. How quickly Saibari recovers over the next five days may end up shaping Morocco&#8217;s entire quarterfinal approach.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">The Tactical Battlefield<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France \u2014 Formation: 4-2-3-1<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> Possession-dominant, relentlessly direct, capable of winning any type of game from a grind to a demolition<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Main Threat:<\/strong> Mbapp\u00e9&#8217;s penalty-box and transition finishing, Michael Olise, who needs just one more assist to match Pel\u00e9&#8217;s record tally of six assists at a single World Cup (1970), and Barcola&#8217;s pace in behind<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> Against Paraguay, France had 76 percent possession, created 15 shots to Paraguay&#8217;s five, and compiled a staggering 552 passes to the South Americans&#8217; 175 \u2014 yet only scored once. Morocco&#8217;s defensive block is even better organised than Paraguay&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Key Duel:<\/strong> Tchouam\u00e9ni and Rabiot vs Morocco&#8217;s midfield discipline \u2014 if Morocco can limit space between the lines, France&#8217;s attack runs through tighter gaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Morocco \u2014 Formation: 4-3-3 \/ 5-4-1 (compact defensive block)<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> Defensive organisation and counterattacking speed that carried Morocco through the group stage unbeaten, with Morocco&#8217;s unbeaten run in normal time now stretching to 34 matches<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Main Threat:<\/strong> Azzedine Ounahi after his heroic brace against Canada, Soufiane Rahimi off the bench, and Achraf Hakimi&#8217;s overlapping threat from right-back<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> Morocco reached the Round of 16 after eliminating the Netherlands in the previous knockout stage, surviving a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regular time capped by Issa Diop&#8217;s stunning 91st-minute equaliser \u2014 they live on the edge in tight moments<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Key Duel:<\/strong> Achraf Hakimi vs Barcola \u2014 two of the most explosive wide players at the tournament going head-to-head on the same flank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Five Players to Watch<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> (Captain) \u2014 <em>Seven goals in five games, Golden Boot leader<\/em><br \/>\nCaptain Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 grabbed his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot to secure France&#8217;s 1-0 victory over Paraguay and retake the lead in the race for the Golden Boot. In 2022, he was Morocco&#8217;s biggest problem in the semi-final and nothing about their defensive setup has changed that dynamic going into Foxborough.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Azzedine Ounahi<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Hero of the Canada match with a brace<\/em><br \/>\nOunahi opened the scoring in the 50th minute following a well-worked set-piece before adding a second in the 82nd minute after finishing off a flowing team move to seal Morocco&#8217;s place in the last eight. He is the player most likely to hurt France if the Atlas Lions find space in transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 Michael Olise<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Five assists, one behind Pel\u00e9&#8217;s single-tournament record<\/em><br \/>\nOne more assist for Olise would see him match Pel\u00e9&#8217;s record tally of six assists at a single World Cup. His ability to find Mbapp\u00e9 and Barcola in between the lines has been France&#8217;s primary creative mechanism all tournament.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Ismael Saibari<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Tournament&#8217;s leading scorer before injury, fitness race<\/em><br \/>\nSaibari now just needs one more goal to draw level with Senegal&#8217;s Ismaila Sarr and Cameroon&#8217;s Roger Milla as the highest-scoring African player at a single World Cup. Whether he is fit to start \u2014 or even feature \u2014 against France is the single biggest team-news story of the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Achraf Hakimi<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Morocco&#8217;s most dangerous individual wide threat<\/em><br \/>\nThe PSG right-back&#8217;s combination of defensive discipline and explosive attacking timing makes him Morocco&#8217;s best hope of keeping Barcola quiet at one end while hurting France at the other.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Opponent<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paraguay<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC R16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Norway<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC R32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Norway<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Senegal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Iraq<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Morocco<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Opponent<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Canada<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC R16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Netherlands<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1\u20131 AET (3\u20132 pens)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC R32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Haiti<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4\u20132<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Scotland<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Brazil<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">D<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Our Call<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>France 2 \u2013 0 Morocco<\/strong><br \/>\nOdds: France -180 to -200 \u00b7 Draw +380 \u00b7 Morocco +500 to +550<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">France&#8217;s attacking firepower is simply on another level to anything Morocco have faced at this tournament. Their defensive record is superb, their variety of attacking threats makes them nearly impossible to game-plan fully, and Mbapp\u00e9 alone carries the quality to win a match in a single moment. Morocco will make this difficult for long periods, as they always do \u2014 but France&#8217;s clinical edge and superior depth should see them through without needing extra time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Betting Tips<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>1. France to Win<\/strong><br \/>\nThe French have continued to tear through this tournament, winning all four games by an aggregate 13-2. France has the most terrifying attack at a World Cup at least since Brazil rolled out Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Rivaldo in 2002. The anchor bet of the week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>2. France to Win to Nil<\/strong><br \/>\nMorocco&#8217;s best weapon \u2014 Saibari \u2014 is racing against the clock with a hamstring injury. Without their leading scorer at full tilt, the Atlas Lions&#8217; ability to threaten Mike Maignan looks significantly reduced.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>3. Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 to Score Anytime<\/strong><br \/>\nSeven goals in five games, a penalty already converted against Paraguay, and a Morocco defence he directly exploited in the 2022 semi-final. The most reliable individual scoring pick of the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/over-2-5-goals-predictions\">Under 2.5 Goals<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMorocco&#8217;s defensive organisation has kept them unbeaten in normal time for 34 matches. Even against France&#8217;s attack, they are unlikely to be overwhelmed \u2014 making the under a reasonable secondary angle even while backing a French win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>5. Azzedine Ounahi to Score or Assist<\/strong><br \/>\nMorocco&#8217;s most in-form attacking midfielder has scored twice in five days and will be tasked with making the most of whatever transitional moments France give up. At long odds he offers the best value if looking for a Moroccan attacking output market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Build a Bet Suggestion:<\/strong> France to Win &amp; France to Win to Nil &amp; Mbapp\u00e9 to Score Anytime \u2014 a three-leg combination that backs France&#8217;s dominant trajectory, Morocco&#8217;s likely goalless night without Saibari, and the tournament&#8217;s most lethal individual finisher to add to his already record-threatening tally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><em>Odds based on available sportsbook lines as of July 5, 2026. Always check the latest prices with your bookmaker before placing a bet, and gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Stats Comparison<\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Stat<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Morocco<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tournament Record<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W5<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W4 D1 (pens)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goals Scored<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goals Conceded<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Clean Sheets<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Top Scorer<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mbapp\u00e9 (7)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Saibari (3 \u2014 injury doubt)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Unbeaten run (normal time)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11 competitive games<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">34 matches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Predicted Line-ups (4-2-3-1 \/ 4-3-3)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><em>Based on squads named and recent selections. Subject to late changes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/strong> \u2014 Coach: Didier Deschamps<br \/>\nGK: M. Maignan<br \/>\nRB: J. Kound\u00e9 \u00b7 CB: D. Upamecano \u00b7 CB: W. Saliba \u00b7 LB: L. Digne<br \/>\nCM: A. Tchouam\u00e9ni \u00b7 CM: A. Rabiot<br \/>\nRW: O. Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 \u00b7 AM: M. Olise \u00b7 LW: B. Barcola<br \/>\nST: K. Mbapp\u00e9 (C)<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Morocco<\/strong> \u2014 Coach: Walid Regragui<br \/>\nGK: Y. Bounou<br \/>\nRB: A. Hakimi (C) \u00b7 CB: A. Aguerd \u00b7 CB: N. Aguerd \u00b7 LB: N. Mazraoui<br \/>\nCM: S. Amrabat \u00b7 CM: A. Ounahi \u00b7 CM: B. Bouaddi<br \/>\nRW: H. Ziyech \/ S. Rahimi \u00b7 ST: I. Saibari (fitness doubt) \u00b7 LW: S. Boufal<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Head to Head History<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>France dominant in the only competitive meeting: the 2022 World Cup Semi-Final<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Year<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2022<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">World Cup Semi-Final<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">France 2\u20130 Morocco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2007<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">France 2\u20132 Morocco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1998<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">France 2\u20132 Morocco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Context:<\/strong> France eliminated Morocco at the semi-final stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, winning 2-0 with a Th\u00e9o Hern\u00e1ndez goal and a late Randal Kolo Muani strike. Morocco had already made history by becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final, and the result did nothing to diminish the scale of that achievement. Four years on, the two sides meet again with Morocco more experienced, France even more dangerous, and Foxborough \u2014 rather than Al Bayt \u2014 providing the backdrop. History favours France. 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