France take on Morocco in the first of four World Cup quarter-finals tonight, July 9, at 9pm UK time. The match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1 and STV in Scotland. Coverage begins an hour before kick-off, offering pre-match analysis.
How to Watch on TV and Stream
The match is available to stream live via the ITVX app and the STV Player. These platforms are compatible with mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.
Kick-Off Time and Venue
The high-stakes encounter kicks off at 9pm UK time (4pm local time at the stadium). The venue is the iconic Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Players will face challenging conditions with temperatures forecast to reach 32C.
France's Route to the Quarter-Final
Didier Deschamps' side earned their place in the last eight after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16. Captain Kylian Mbappe scored a clutch second-half penalty to secure the win in Philadelphia.
Morocco's Historic Achievement
The Atlas Lions booked their quarter-final slot by comfortably defeating co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston. With that victory, they became the first African nation to reach successive World Cup quarter-finals.
The Prize and Next Opponents
The winner secures a spot in the first World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, July 14, at Dallas Stadium in Texas. Awaiting them will be either Spain or Belgium. Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the last-16, while Belgium knocked out co-hosts USA with a 4-1 win.
Ghosts of 2022
France and Morocco met in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, with France winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani.
