Ladbrokes previews France vs Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, with bet builder tips
France backed to reach a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, with Kylian Mbappe inevitably impressing
Brahim Diaz tipped to pick up an assist as two of the world's top 10 nations play out a thriller
Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for France vs Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, including odds, predictions, and bet builder tips.
Didier Deschamps' fearsome France have been tournament favourites since the very first kick, and they've done their chances no harm with a number of ruthless performances to this point. An unbeaten Morocco stand in their way as we get to the last eight, and with two of the World Cup's most watchable teams going head-to-head, the stage is set for one of the games of the summer.
Below, we've put together the ultimate France vs Morocco bet builder, with all the key match information, predicted lineups, and the latest live betting markets - so read on!
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bounou / Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui / Bouaddi, El Aynaoui / Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss / Rahimi
France vs Morocco: Bet builder tips
Over 3.5 goals to be scored in France vs Morocco
To go along with our score prediction of 3-1, the first pick of our France vs Morocco bet builder is for over 3.5 goals to be scored, with one of the most enticing ties of the tournament delivering an unforgettable 90 minutes.
The 27-year-old is only one strike away from becoming just the second man to score 20 World Cup goals (after Lionel Messi, who achieved the feat last week), and having scored in four of his five games so far, he certainly won't be short of confidence. Favourite to win both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball, Mbappe is averaging well over three shots on target per 90 this summer, with four in each his nation's two knockout games so far, and with yet another World Cup semi-final in his sights, he'll be keeping Yassine Bounou very busy in the Morocco goal.
So 3+ shots on target for Mbappe is our next selection, as he continues to terrify defences all over the world - breaking plenty of records in the process.
Brahim Diaz to get an assist in the quarter-final
From one Real Madrid man to another, Brahim Diaz has had the impact we hoped he would this summer, and our experts are backing him to notch his fifth assist of the World Cup in this highly anticipated quarter-final.
One of our 48 players to watch before the tournament began, Diaz was always going to be a key cog in Morocco's fiercely competitive machine, and with another assist taking him level with Michael Olise at the top of the charts, his quality has clearly been on full display. The 26-year-old is creating almost two chances per game for his teammates, with a 90% passing accuracy to boot, and having set up two of his country's three goals in the RO16 last weekend, he really is stepping up in the biggest moments.
With that in mind, we're tipping Diaz to notch another assist against France, showcasing exactly why he's seen as one of Morocco's danger men.
France to beat Morocco inside 90 minutes and reach the semi-finals
Rounding off our France vs Morocco match preview and predictions, we're backing the tournament favourites to get the job done and reach a third straight semi-final, with their electric front four simply proving too strong.
With 14 goals in their previous five games, Didier Deschamps' side have been at their merciless best in the final third, and with goalkeeper Mike Maignan leading the way in the Golden Glove conversation, there isn't much to worry about in that department either. Morocco are no mugs, reaching the semi-finals in 2022 and avoiding defeat in their last 33 matches, but coming up against the frontrunners to be world champions brings a different threat altogether - so it's little wonder France are odds-on to progress.
It should be an excellent match between two top teams, but with so much attacking talent, France are tipped to win inside 90 minutes and send their valiant opponents home.
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When is France vs Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals?
France vs Morocco takes place on Thursday, 9 July, with kick-off for the quarter-final scheduled for 21:00 BST.
How can I watch France vs Morocco at the World Cup?
The World Cup match, France vs Morocco, will be shown live on ITV and ITVX for UK viewers.
Can you bet on France vs Morocco?
Ladbrokes are offering customers the chance to bet on a number of France vs Morocco markets, including anytime goalscorer, both teams to score, and cards markets.
