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France vs. Morocco: World Cup Quarter-finals Predicted Lineups, Stats, Injuries, H2H History

Asher Hyre Updated: 1 hour ago

A World Cup quarter-final showdown pits an immaculate French side against Morocco, who have already navigated a tough path to book their spot in the last eight.

France, boasting a flawless record in this tournament, will face a Moroccan team that has already contended with giants like Brazil and the Netherlands, as well as co-hosts Canada.

Under Didier Deschamps, in what is expected to be his final tournament at the helm, France has looked unstoppable. They have scored 14 goals and conceded only two in six victorious matches, taking the most direct route to the title.

Their journey included overcoming a gritty, physical battle against Paraguay, where Les Bleus had to "get their hands dirty" in a match that barely resembled football. Kylian Mbappé continues to prove he is the team's on-field leader and one of the stars of the tournament, vying with Messi and Haaland for the Golden Boot.

Meanwhile, Morocco has already been tested against top-tier opposition, and their quality has shone through. They first went toe-to-toe with five-time champions Brazil, nearly securing a win before a moment of individual brilliance from Vinícius Jr. salvaged a draw for the Canarinha.

Against the Netherlands, they rode their luck—earned and deserved—scoring a stoppage-time equalizer to force extra time and ultimately winning the ensuing penalty shootout. While Canada held them firm in the first half, the Atlas Lions' quality eventually broke them down after the break.

Regardless of the winner, a competitive match is expected between two serious teams capable of playing attractive football and finding a way to win even in the toughest circumstances.

France vs. Morocco: Head-to-Head Stats

Both teams dominate possession in their matches, with nearly identical figures: France averages 61% possession, while Morocco holds 60%.

Their passing and build-up play are also remarkably similar. Les Bleus complete an average of 504 passes per game with 88% accuracy, and the Atlas Lions complete 537 passes, also with 88% accuracy.

In attack, the statistics slightly favor France. They average 2.8 goals per game, 7.8 shots on target, and create 4.2 clear-cut chances. Morocco, in comparison, scores 2.0 goals per match, musters 5.0 shots on target, and generates 3.4 goal-scoring opportunities.