France vs Morocco: World Cup Rivalry and Past Encounters

Set to clash again in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, France and Morocco carry a history that adds weight to their upcoming match. France, boasting two World Cup titles, enters the tournament with expectations centered around their star player Kylian Mbappe and a strong legacy on soccer's biggest stage.

Morocco has been making waves recently, becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals in 2022. Now, they face France once more in a bid to advance deeper into the competition.

Head-to-Head Record

The two nations have met six times, but only once before at the World Cup. In total, they've had four competitive matches beyond friendly games. Their earliest meeting was at the 1988 Tournoi de France, where France emerged 2-1 winners. They also faced off in the King Hassan II Cup on multiple occasions.

In their all-time encounters, France leads with four wins, while Morocco has claimed one victory and the teams have drawn once. Removing friendlies from the equation, France still holds a 3-1 advantage.

Last World Cup Meeting

Their only World Cup encounter took place during the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals but were stopped by France at Al Bayt Stadium. Theo Hernandez scored early, followed by a late goal from Randal Kolo Muani, securing a 2-0 win for France.

France eventually lost the final to Argentina on penalties, while Morocco finished fourth after losing the third-place playoff to Croatia.