Liam Duckstein
The France vs Morocco head-to-head returns to the World Cup stage on 9 July 2026, with France entering the fixture on the back of a perfect run of form and Morocco — ranked 6th in the world — looking to upset one of the tournament’s most in-form sides. With World Cup 2026 knockout football on the line, both teams arrive with genuine credentials and contrasting recent trajectories.
Head-to-Head Record
France and Morocco have met just twice in recorded history, making this a limited sample that places greater emphasis on current form and tournament context. Across those two encounters, France have claimed one win and the other fixture ended in a draw, with Morocco yet to defeat France. The two meetings produced a combined 6 goals — an average of 3.0 per match — with France scoring 4 and Morocco 2. Notably, their most recent meeting came at the 2022 World Cup semi-final, a fixture that resonates strongly heading into this 2026 edition.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2022 | France vs Morocco | 2-0 | 2022 World Cup |
| 16 Nov 2007 | France vs Morocco | 2-2 | Friendly |
France: Recent Form
France arrive in this fixture in flawless form, winning all six of their matches at World Cup 2026 — a record of W W W W W W. They have scored 17 goals and conceded just 3 across those six outings, averaging 2.83 goals per match in attack and only 0.5 against. Their 3 clean sheets underline a defensive solidity that matches their attacking output, and they have failed to score in none of their six matches. France’s points-per-game rate of 3.0 is the maximum possible across this run.
- 4 Jul 2026 — France 1-0 Paraguay (Away)
- 30 Jun 2026 — France 3-0 Sweden (Home)
- 26 Jun 2026 — France 4-1 Norway (Away)
- 22 Jun 2026 — France 3-0 Iraq (Home)
Morocco: Recent Form
Morocco have been unbeaten across their six World Cup 2026 fixtures, recording three wins and three draws — a sequence that reads W D W W D D (most recent first). They have scored 11 goals and conceded 5, averaging 1.83 goals per match going forward and 0.83 against. Their 2 clean sheets and zero matches without a goal reflect a side that is competitive at both ends, even if their 2.0 points per game sits below France’s perfect return. Their most recent result — a 3-0 win over Canada — was their most commanding performance of the tournament.
- 4 Jul 2026 — Morocco 3-0 Canada (Away)
- 30 Jun 2026 — Morocco 1-1 Netherlands (Away)
- 24 Jun 2026 — Morocco 4-2 Haiti (Home)
- 19 Jun 2026 — Morocco 1-0 Scotland (Away)
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head (all-time): 2 meetings — France 1 win, Morocco 0 wins, 1 draw
- Last meeting: France 2-0 Morocco, 2022 World Cup semi-final
- France’s World Cup 2026 record: 6 played, 6 won — 3.0 ppg
- Morocco’s World Cup 2026 record: 6 played, 3 won, 3 drawn — 2.0 ppg
- France goals for/against: 17 scored, 3 conceded (3 clean sheets)
- Morocco goals for/against: 11 scored, 5 conceded (2 clean sheets)
How France and Morocco Compare
France’s tournament form is the more dominant of the two — six wins from six, with a goal difference of +14 compared to Morocco’s +6 — and their average of 2.83 goals per match comfortably outpaces Morocco’s 1.83. Defensively, France have been the tighter unit, conceding just 3 times across six matches against Morocco’s 5, though both sides have kept clean sheets and neither has failed to score. Morocco’s unbeaten run demonstrates resilience and their ability to grind results, but France’s points-per-game advantage of 3.0 to 2.0 reflects a clear difference in consistency and margin of victory across this tournament.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between France and Morocco?
France and Morocco have met twice in recorded history — France won one (2-0 at the 2022 World Cup) and the other ended 2-2 in a 2007 friendly. Morocco have yet to beat France in a competitive fixture.
When did France and Morocco last meet?
Their most recent encounter was on 14 December 2022, a World Cup semi-final in which France won 2-0.
What is France’s form heading into the July 9 fixture?
France are in perfect form at World Cup 2026, winning all six of their matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding only 3, with a points-per-game rate of 3.0.
What is Morocco’s form ahead of the World Cup 2026 clash with France?
Morocco are unbeaten in six World Cup 2026 matches — three wins and three draws — scoring 11 goals and conceding 5, for a points-per-game rate of 2.0.