Serie A gamers , and Manu Koné begin for France within the first World Cup quarter-final in opposition to Morocco and Roma’s and .
and the winners will go on to face both or within the semi-finals.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Adrien Rabiot #14 of France arrives on the stadium earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Picture by Dan Mullan/Getty Photographs)
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France are absolutely the favourites to win the match, having been the overwhelmed finalists 4 years in the past, and successful each match thus far, even when they needed to depart it late to defeat Paraguay 1-0 within the Spherical of 16.
There’s loads of Serie A illustration, together with Milan pair Maignan and Rabiot, whereas Roma midfielder Manu Koné retains his spot regardless of
striker returns to the bench after his harm considerations.
Désiré Doué is most well-liked to within the beginning XI, alongside untouchable , and .
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Mike Maignan #16 of France celebrates after the 1-0 victory in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Picture by Buda Mendes/Getty Photographs)
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Morocco are to not be underestimated, as a result of they’re formally unbeaten in 34 matches, though there may be nonetheless authorized motion from over who actually received the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations ultimate.
Roma have two gamers within the squad, and left-back Anass Salah-Eddine, who spent final season out on mortgage.
star is out injured after limping off within the win over .
Former Serie A gamers embody ex-Milan man , at Inter, and former midfielder Amrabat.
France vs. Morocco line-ups
France: Maignan; Koundé, , , ; Koné, Rabiot; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé
Morocco: ; Hakimi, Diop, , Salah-Eddine; El Aynaoui, ; , , ; Brahim Diaz