Day 29 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens the quarterfinals, as Kylian Mbappé’s France faces Morocco, the surprise 2022 semifinalist, in Boston. Mbappé and Michael Olise lead an explosive French attack that has outscored opponents 14-2 across five matches, while Morocco leans on B. Diaz’s playmaking and knockout-round resilience in its bid to reach the final four again. The match airs on FOX, with the game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
World Cup Schedule for Thursday, July 9
France vs. Morocco
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
- Venue: Boston Stadium, Boston, MA
France is undefeated in five games, having outscored its opponents 14-2, with three wins in the group stage of Group I, followed by a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32 and a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the round of 16. Kylian Mbappé’s seven goals are only behind those of Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Messi has eight goals. Michael Olise’s five assists lead all players.
Morocco finished second in Group C, escaped a penalty shootout scare against the Netherlands in the round of 32, then defeated Canada 3-0 in the round of 16, with B. Díaz’s four assists among the best in the tournament as Morocco looks to reach a second consecutive World Cup semi-final.
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Yesterday’s World Cup results
On Wednesday, July 8, no World Cup matches were played. The tournament had a scheduled rest day between the round of 16 and the quarterfinals.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All World Cup matches are broadcast on FOX and FS1, with each game live and on-demand streaming on FOX One.
