France vs Morocco prediction: Can Kylian Mbappe inspire Les Bleus to third consecutive World Cup semi-final?
France vs Morocco is likely to be the highest quality quarter-final clash that the 2026 World Cup has to offer.
Morocco already made history in 2022, becoming the first African side to make the tournament’s semi-finals, and a second successive appearance in the event is on the line vs France.
Didier Deschamps’ men are gunning for a third successive World Cup final appearance, and would become the second nation ever to do so should they prevail against Morocco, and in their subsequent semi-final.
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France vs Morocco prediction: Can Kylian Mbappe be the difference once again for Didier Deschamps’ side?
France undoubtedly have the edge over Morocco in this clash, as they did vs the African side back in 2022, when they prevailed 2-0.
Four years on, the France squad has increased in depth, and raised its level in star quality, but Morocco also now have previous experience making it to such a late stage at the World Cup.
This year’s edition has been even more unpredictable than previous tournaments, however, one thing has remained consistent.
The giants that we expect to progress still do so, although, the path to those next rounds has scarcely ever been more closely fought.
From Argentina somehow surviving scares against Cape Verde and Egypt, to England needing Harry Kane genius vs DR Congo and a parked bus masterclass against Mexico.
France are one of the only sides in the tournament who appear yet to be fully tested, however, their victory against Paraguay was the nation’s slimmest yet at the World Cup.
Morocco’s 3-0 victory against Canada was not characterised by top-tier chance creation, but a clinical performance from the African frontline sealed progression.
France will be tested, finally, and Morocco will score. But do not think for even a second that Deschamps’ men are in serious danger of exiting the competition.
This will be a close battle for the majority of the game, then defined by a late stage spell of brilliance from the Frenchmen.
Of course, who else will be at the front of it all than Kylian Mbappe, the greatest player in World Cup history?
Prediction: France 2-1 Morocco
Goals: Kylian Mbappe (x2)
