France face Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM UK. If you’re wondering how to watch France vs Morocco for free, the fastest legal options are ITVX in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia, Arryadia in Morocco, and FOX over the air with an antenna in the USA.
Travelling abroad? You can use a VPN to securely access the home streaming service you already use. Below you’ll find every official broadcaster, all kickoff times, and the free viewing options for Match 97 of the tournament — plus what’s at stake in a rematch of the 2022 semi-final.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | France vs Morocco — World Cup 2026 quarter-final (Match 97) |
| Date | Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM UK |
| Venue | Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Round | Quarter-final — winner advances to the semi-finals |
| Free streaming | ITVX (UK), SBS On Demand (Australia), Arryadia (Morocco), FOX via antenna (USA) |
France vs Morocco TV Channels by Country
These are the official, licensed broadcasters for the quarter-final. Each streaming service works only in its own region.
| Country/Region | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | FOX One or FOX Sports App (pay-TV login or subscription), Fubo (free trial) |
| UK | ITV1 | ITVX (free) |
| Canada | TSN (English), RDS (French) | TSN app, TSN+ |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand (free) |
| MENA | beIN SPORTS | beIN SPORTS (subscription) |
| Morocco | Arryadia (SNRT) | Arryadia (free-to-air) |
In the UK, the BBC and ITV share all 104 World Cup matches free of charge. This quarter-final is an ITV fixture, so it airs on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
In Canada there is no free route: TSN and RDS carry the match on TV, with streaming through the TSN app and TSN+. Across the Middle East and North Africa, beIN SPORTS holds the rights on subscription, while viewers inside Morocco get the game free on Arryadia.
How to Watch France vs Morocco for Free
Four broadcasters stream the match legally at no cost. Pick the option for the country you are in on match day:
UK — ITVX: ITV1 shows the match on TV, and ITVX streams it free on the web plus smart TV, mobile, and console apps. You just need a free ITVX account, and UK rules require a valid TV Licence to watch live broadcasts.
Australia — SBS On Demand: SBS broadcasts every World Cup 2026 match completely free. Stream this one live on SBS On Demand with a free account — kickoff is 6:00 AM AEST on Friday, July 10, so set an early alarm.
Morocco — Arryadia: SNRT’s sports channel Arryadia carries the Atlas Lions’ quarter-final free-to-air, so viewers in Morocco can watch on TV without any subscription.
USA — FOX antenna or Fubo trial: The match airs on FOX, which is free over the air with a basic digital antenna. Prefer a France vs Morocco live stream? Fubo carries FOX and offers a free trial, while FOX One and the FOX Sports App work with a pay-TV login or subscription. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo.
One catch: every free platform above is geo-restricted and only works inside its own country. Following the rest of the bracket? See our guides to the USA vs Belgium quarter-final and Mexico vs England.
How to Watch From Anywhere
If you’re travelling outside your home country during the tournament, the free services above will be blocked where you are. Many fans solve this with a VPN, which routes your connection through a server back home so you can securely sign in to the streaming service you already use — for example, a UK viewer abroad connecting to a UK server to open ITVX as usual.
The process is the same everywhere: choose a reputable VPN provider, connect to a server in your home country, then log in to your normal service. Check the streaming platform’s terms of service before relying on this, and always stick to official broadcasters rather than unlicensed streams.
France vs Morocco Kickoff Time by Timezone
| Region | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|
| USA (ET) | 4:00 PM — Thursday, July 9 |
| USA (PT) | 1:00 PM — Thursday, July 9 |
| UK | 9:00 PM — Thursday, July 9 |
| France | 10:00 PM — Thursday, July 9 |
| Morocco | 9:00 PM — Thursday, July 9 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11:00 PM — Thursday, July 9 |
| Australia (AEST) | 6:00 AM — Friday, July 10 |
Match Preview
This is the rematch Morocco have waited three and a half years for. France beat the Atlas Lions 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar, ending the first African run to the last four in tournament history. Now the two sides meet again at Gillette Stadium with a place in the 2026 semi-finals on the line.
France arrive unbeaten in 12 competitive matches after edging Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 through a Kylian Mbappé penalty — his seventh goal of the tournament, the most of any player. Morocco are unbeaten in 10 and were ruthless in a 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada, with an Azzedine Ounahi brace and a Soufiane Rahimi strike. The key battle is clear: the tournament’s top scorer against a Morocco defense that shut out a host nation in the knockout rounds.
FAQ
What time is France vs Morocco?
France vs Morocco kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Massachusetts. That’s 1:00 PM PT, 9:00 PM in the UK, 10:00 PM in France, 9:00 PM in Morocco, 11:00 PM in Saudi Arabia, and 6:00 AM AEST on Friday, July 10.
What channel is France vs Morocco on in the USA?
FOX broadcasts the quarter-final in English, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. You can stream it on FOX One or the FOX Sports App with a pay-TV login or subscription, watch free over the air with an antenna, or stream FOX through a Fubo free trial.
Is France vs Morocco free to watch?
Yes, in several countries. The match streams free on ITVX in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia, and Arryadia in Morocco, and FOX is free over the air in the USA with an antenna. Each free platform is geo-restricted to its own country.
Where can I watch France vs Morocco in the UK?
ITV1 shows the match on TV and ITVX streams it free online — all you need is a free ITVX account and a valid TV Licence. The BBC and ITV share all 104 World Cup 2026 matches free in the UK, and this fixture belongs to ITV.
Can I watch France vs Morocco from another country?
If you’re travelling abroad, you can use a VPN to securely connect to a server in your home country and sign in to the streaming service you normally use at home. Check your streaming provider’s terms of service, and always stick to official broadcasters.