WC PROGNOSTICATION: Will France beat Morocco in a hot Boston Stadium on Thursday?
94% of users predicted YES — the community got this one right. 35 predictions cast.
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinal at Boston Stadium on Thursday, July 9, 2026, advancing to the semifinals. Kylian Mbappe scored in the 60th minute after missing a first-half penalty, then combined with Ousmane Dembele for a second goal six minutes later, sealing the result in regulation.
The win eliminated Morocco, the last remaining African nation in the tournament, and sent France into the semifinal round to face Spain, which beat Belgium in Friday's Los Angeles quarterfinal. It marked France's second consecutive World Cup elimination of Morocco in the knockout stage, following a 2-0 win over the Atlas Lions in the 2022 semifinals.
The match was the final game played at Boston Stadium during this World Cup, adding significance to the venue's send-off. Mbappe's goal extended his tournament-long scoring involvement, continuing a run that has made him a leading contender for the Golden Boot.
The community had priced a France win at 94 percent likely, correctly anticipating the outcome given France's form throughout the tournament and Morocco's underdog status entering the quarterfinal matchup.