France vs Morocco Prediction: Betting Tips for the First World Cup Quarter Final

The FIFA World Cup quarter finals begin on Thursday evening, as eight nations remain in with a chance of glory. France and Morocco kick things off in Boston, the match being a repeat of the semi final from Qatar in 2022. Both teams have come a long way since.

France have at least reached the semi finals of every major tournament bar one since 2016. However, African champions Morocco are swiftly establishing themselves among the elite. This game can live up to the billing, with the winners placing themselves in a superb position for potential glory.

France vs Morocco Prediction

A repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi final in which the gulf in class appears the same, but only because both nations have improved. Despite reaching the final that year, France always felt a shade undercooked, though were naturally seen as a class above a Morocco team which had made history as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi final.

Morocco had caused upsets against Spain and Portugal along the way, but with gritty, defensive displays. In 2026, it has been their attacking quality, particularly on the counter, which has paved the way to this quarter final. Their goal against Brazil, as well as their second and third against Canada, was a breakaway dismantling of the opposition.

France had been doing that all tournament until faced with a dark arts performance of the ages by Paraguay in Philadelphia. Despite the set up of the game preventing them from showing anything near their best, they ground out victory.

Let us hope Morocco do not take lessons from Paraguay for a method of defeating Didier Deschamps’ runaway train. Arch African rivals Senegal showed that France can be unsettled, particularly in the first halves of matches. Get off to a fast start and they can make a good fight of this, though Mbappe, Dembele and Olise will be thrilled at the opportunity to attack a more open rival.

Prediction: France 3-1 Morocco

France vs Morocco Match Odds

France vs Morocco Head-To-Head

France are yet to lose against Morocco in 90 minutes of an international game. They have won four of the six meetings, including the one that mattered most, a 2-0 victory in the 2022 World Cup semi final in Qatar.

Who is the Referee for France vs Morocco?

There has been plenty of uproar about the referee assigned to this match. Argentine Facundo Tello will officiate, with the entire refereeing team in-person, and on VAR, hailing from Argentina. This has caused controversy with Argentina remaining in the tournament on the other side of the draw.

Where will France vs Morocco take place?

The Boston Stadium will host this World Cup quarter final. It can hold more than 71,000 people at its maximum capacity.

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