France take on Morocco on July 9, 2026 at 20:00 UTC in what shapes up as one of the standout quarter-final ties of this stage. Les Bleus arrive in strong form, having won four of their last five matches — including a 3-1 win over Senegal, a comfortable 4-1 victory against Israel, and a high-scoring 5-3 success over Portugal — with their only blemish a 1-2 loss to Spain. That run has France on 12 points across the sample and sitting top of Group I with 9 points overall. Morocco, by contrast, present a steadier but less explosive picture, drawing three of their last five games, against Brazil, Norway, and Nigeria, while picking up two wins, a 3-0 defeat of Senegal and a 2-0 win over Cameroon, for 9 points in that stretch. They currently sit second in Group C with 7 points. The head-to-head record favors France, who won the only previous meeting between the two sides. On paper, France's sharper attacking output makes them the favorites heading into this clash, though Morocco's defensive discipline, built on a string of tight results, could make life difficult for Deschamps' side in a fixture with plenty at stake for both teams.