France vs Morocco LIVE: First half underway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Boston! (0-0)

With plenty of passes on Morocco's area, France seem closer to score the first goal of the game.

After two clear chances for France, Morocco have taken the ball to slow things down.

With his speed, Mbappe has been the main menace for Morocco in this game, and the Moroccan side are defending.

After the early possession from Morocco, France have created the first dangerous situation with a shot on target for Kylian Mbappe and a header from Dayot Upamecano.

As they have taken the ball possession, France are waiting to steal it and create a chance to score.

Referee Facundo Tello blows his whistle and the first half starts.

Everything is ready to start the game, as both France and Morocco are on the field for the protocolary acts.

One historic hurdle the French national team has repeatedly cleared is avoiding another shockingly early World Cup exit. No matter how today's blockbuster unfolds, Les Bleus are guaranteed to keep their streak of deep tournament runs intact for 2026.

France are one of the best teams in the world, and it is not because of the quality of the players, it is also for their FIFA ranking updated, after securing a spot in the quarterfinals. In the other hand, Morocco have also climbed a couple of positions in the FIFA ranking and could be a menace for the French side.

While both nations are on the field warming up for the upcoming game, Boston is ready to host this quarterfinal clash, with the stadium already confirmed. Also, as the supporters are arriving to the stadium, the weather conditions for France vs Morocco are set to be good to watch a beautiful game. Finally, the expectation is high for the amount of people that could be watching this game from the stadium, as full attendance is expected.

Ahead of the start of the match, France and Morocco are on the field warming up, with both of them knowing their uniforms.

Ahead of crucial game in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, the potential scenarios are set for France if they win, tie or lose to Morocco.

Ahead of this crucial game, and with confirmed lineups for France and Morocco, both squads will miss players due to injuries, as Aurelien Tchouameni for France and Ismael Saibari for Morocco will not start today in this crucial game. Also, Bradley Barcola will start from the bench for the French side.

Morocco's starting XI: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop, Anass Salah Eddine; Ayyoub Bouaddi, Chemsdine Talbi, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannous, Neil El Aynaoui; Brahim Diaz.

France's starting XI: Mike Maignan; Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, William Saliba; Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Desire Doue, Michael Olise.

France vs Morocco will have an officiating from Argentina, led by Facundo Tello, who has already officiated five games in the 2026 World Cup.

France vs Morocco will get underway at 4:00 PM ET (PT: 1:00 PM)

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Welcome to our live blog of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals!

France face Morocco at Boston Stadium in a win-or-go-home showdown, with a place in the semifinals on the line.

Stay with us for minute-by-minute updates, key moments, and all the action as France and Morocco battle for a spot in the next round.