France vs Morocco LIVE: Confirmed lineups without Tchouameni and Saibari for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Boston!

Powerhouses France and Morocco square off in Boston today with a coveted trip to the 2026 World Cup semifinals on the line, with confirmed lineups. Stay locked here for live, minute-by-minute updates, key highlights, and instant analysis from kickoff to the final whistle.

By Santiago Tovar

Updated on July 09, 2026 03:00PM EDT

**© Justin Setterfield and Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images**Kylian Mbappe of France and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco.

Two global powerhouses collide today as France and Morocco square off in a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup quarterfinal blockbuster, with confirmed lineups. With excitement reaching a fever pitch, both squads are primed to deliver an absolute masterclass on the pitch with a spot in the final four on the line.

For Les Bleus, this crucial clash represents a golden opportunity to take another massive step toward a second consecutive World Cup final appearance. Standing in their way is a resilient Morocco squad that already knows the pressure of a semifinal stage, but the Atlas Lions are hungry for more and represent a formidable obstacle for the tournament favorites.

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03:00PM

Two major absences in both teams

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.

02:50PM

Morocco lineup

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.

02:40PM

France lineup

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.

02:30PM

Today's referees

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

02:20PM

Start time and how to watch

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

Watch this 2026 World Cup match between France and Morocco live in the USA on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium.

02:00PM

France and Morocco clash in 2026 World Cup quarterfinals

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.

Santiago Tovar

Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women's Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.