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Experts Release Updated France–Morocco World Cup Prediction Following Recent Injury Updates

Dimers’ 10,000-match simulation gives France a 59.2% chance to win in regulation, while Morocco keeps a 16.2% upset chance.

  • On Thursday, July 9, 2026, tournament frontrunner France faces Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal at 4:00 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with France positioned as the heavy favorite.
  • France arrives undefeated at 5-0, while Morocco secured its second consecutive quarterfinal appearance following a 3-0 win over Canada. The teams last met in the 2022 World Cup semifinals in Qatar, where France won 2-0.
  • Dimers simulations project a 59.2% chance for France to win in regulation, while Kalshi traders price France at 78% to advance. Analysts also identify a 57.6% probability the match stays under 2.5 goals.
  • Kylian Mbappe headlines France's attack with a 40.3% chance to score, while Morocco faces uncertainty over leading scorer Ismael Saibari. Saibari's status remains in doubt after leaving Saturday's match with an injury.
  • With only eight countries remaining, the winner advances to the semifinals in a tournament concluding in just 12 days. Both teams are at full health, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle for the 2026 World Cup Trophy.
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