France and Morocco Confirm Starting XIs for FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Clash
France and Morocco have officially named their starting line-ups ahead of their highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final showdown.
The blockbuster encounter features some of the world’s biggest football stars, with France aiming to continue their pursuit of another World Cup title, while Morocco look to extend their historic run and become the first African nation to reach consecutive World Cup semi-finals.
France Starting XI
France head into the quarter-final with a star-studded lineup featuring experience and attacking quality across the pitch.
Starting XI:
- 🧤 Mike Maignan
- Jules Koundé
- Dayot Upamecano
- William Saliba
- Lucas Digne
- Manu Koné
- Adrien Rabiot
- Ousmane Dembélé
- Michael Olise
- Bradley Barcola
- Kylian Mbappé (Captain)
France will once again look to captain Kylian Mbappé to provide the attacking spark, supported by the creativity of Dembélé, Olise and Barcola.
Morocco Starting XI
Morocco have named a strong side as they aim to continue their remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign.
Starting XI:
- 🧤 Yassine Bounou
- Achraf Hakimi
- Mouhamed Diop
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Anass Salah-Eddine
- Neil El Aynaoui
- Ayyoub Bouaddi
- Azzedine Ounahi
- Bilal El Khannouss
- Brahim Díaz
- Soufiane Rahimi
The Atlas Lions will rely on the experience of goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and captain Achraf Hakimi, while tournament standout Azzedine Ounahi and in-form forward Soufiane Rahimi are expected to play key roles.
Quarter-Final Stakes
A place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals is on the line as two of the tournament’s standout teams prepare for another memorable encounter.
France are chasing a third World Cup title, while Morocco are looking to build on their historic achievements after becoming the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on more than one occasion.
Supporters around the world will be watching closely as European pedigree meets African ambition in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.
Editorial Note
The starting line-ups are based on the official team sheets released before kick-off. Any late changes due to injury or tactical decisions will be reflected in the official match report.
