France
Morocco
France
Morocco
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup clash, France faced Paraguay and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite being outplayed in possession, they managed to hold on for the win, continuing their impressive run in the tournament.
Match statistics (Paraguay vs France):
Team Overview
Morocco's most recent World Cup encounter saw them triumph over Canada with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. This victory showcased their attacking prowess, contributing to a strong tournament performance so far.
Match statistics (Canada vs Morocco):
In a commanding performance, France triumphed over Morocco with a scoreline of 2-0, securing their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe was the standout player, netting two goals and showcasing his exceptional skill throughout the match.
The game saw France exerting considerable pressure, registering a total of 21 shots, with 8 on target, compared to Morocco's 5 shots, only 1 of which troubled the French goalkeeper. Despite Morocco enjoying slightly more possession at 52%, they struggled to create significant chances against a resolute French defense.
France opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a goal from Mbappe, who later added another in the 60th minute, assisted by D. Doue. Ousmane Dembele sealed the victory with a third goal just six minutes later, benefiting from another assist by Mbappe. Morocco's attempts to respond were hampered by a yellow card issued to I. Diop in the 63rd minute, reflecting their growing frustration.
As the match progressed, France's tactical discipline and offensive prowess proved too much for Morocco to handle. The French side's ability to convert their chances contrasted sharply with Morocco's struggles in front of goal, highlighting the effectiveness of their attacking strategy. With this victory, France continues to demonstrate their status as one of the tournament favorites.
France has shown impressive form in their last 10 matches, winning 8 and drawing 2, with a total of 27 goals scored and only 6 conceded. Their recent victory against Paraguay (1-0) highlighted their defensive solidity and attacking prowess, with an average of 2.75 goals per game in their last 4 matches. In contrast, Morocco has also performed well, winning 6 out of their last 10 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 9. Their recent win against Canada (3-0) demonstrates their capability to perform under pressure.
The head-to-head record between France and Morocco favors the French side, with France winning both previous encounters, scoring a total of 4 goals while Morocco has yet to score against them. In their last match on July 9, 2026, France dominated with an expected goals (xG) of 3.10 compared to Morocco's 0.13. France's average possession in recent matches stands at 76%, indicating their control of the game, while Morocco's possession averages around 55%.
France is likely to adopt a high-pressing strategy, utilizing their pace on the wings to exploit Morocco's defensive line. Expect them to create multiple chances through quick transitions and set-pieces, while Morocco will need to focus on counter-attacks and maintaining defensive discipline to avoid conceding early.
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
W. Saliba
D
L. Digne
D
M. Kone
M
A. Rabiot
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
B. Barcola
M
K. Mbappe
F
Bono
G
A. Hakimi
D
I. Diop
D
R. Halhal
D
N. Mazraoui
D
A. Bouaddi
M
N. El Aynaoui
M
B. Diaz
M
A. Ounahi
M
B. El Khannouss
M
I. Saibari
F
