A place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals is on the line as France and Morocco renew their rivalry on Thursday night. We look at the best bets to take for this massive quarter-final clash.
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The two nations meet once again in a repeat of the memorable 2022 World Cup semi-final, but much has changed since then. France remain one of the tournament favourites and have looked every bit a championship contender, while Morocco have evolved from surprise package to genuine title challenger.
With both teams arriving full of confidence after impressive Round of 16 victories, this promises to be one of the standout matches of the tournament.
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France have arguably been the most complete team at the World Cup.
Didier Deschamps’ side have won all five of their matches, comfortably navigating the group stage before eliminating Sweden and Paraguay in the knockout rounds. Their attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele has terrorised defences throughout the tournament, while Bradley Barcola has added further quality in the final third.
3.45
France vs Morocco
Kylian Mbappe
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Mbappe continues to lead France’s attack with authority and remains among the favourites to finish as the tournament’s top scorer. Behind him, Olise has been one of the competition’s standout creators, while Dembele’s pace and movement continue to stretch opposition defences.
Defensively, Les Bleus have also been outstanding, conceding very few clear-cut chances and looking increasingly comfortable as the tournament has progressed.
Morocco, however, will provide their toughest examination yet.
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France vs Morocco
Ismael Saibari
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The Atlas Lions emerged unbeaten from one of the tournament’s most difficult groups, which included Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, before producing an outstanding 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16. No longer viewed as underdogs, Walid Regragui’s side have shown they possess the organisation, technical quality and belief to challenge anyone left in the competition.
Achraf Hakimi continues to lead from the back, while Ayyoub Bouaddi has controlled games from midfield. Morocco remain disciplined without the ball but are equally dangerous on the counterattack, making them a genuine threat to France’s title ambitions.
Recent Form & Stats
France
- Five wins from five matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Beat Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16.
- One of the tournament’s highest-scoring teams.
- Kylian Mbappé has been among the leading Golden Boot contenders.
- Chasing a second World Cup title in three tournaments.
Morocco
- Unbeaten at the tournament.
- Defeated Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16.
- Have conceded very few goals throughout the competition.
- Looking to reach their second consecutive World Cup semi-final.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: France to win at 1.59.
Best Bet: BTTS – Yes at 189.
Value Bet: France to win & BTTS at 3.30.
