France starting lineup vs Morocco confirmed as Kylian Mbappe named for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash

This will be the second-ever encounter between these nations in the mega competition.

Led by Didier Deschamps, the France national football team is all set to be back in action. They are going to lock horns with the Morocco national football team in the quarterfinals at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This clash will take place at the Boston Stadium.

Les Bleus will now be pushing for a spot in the last four at the grandest stage of them all. They have been on a phenomenal run of form since the beginning of their 2026 World Cup campaign. They have won all of their matches till now and are yet to concede a goal in the knockout stage this year. Kylian Mbappe and company first took down Sweden in the round of 32 and then secured a 1-0 win against Paraguay.

Against a star-studded France national football team, the Atlas Lions might take a defensive approach. This might work for them, or they are going to fail to contain the Frenchmen. The Morocco national football team will have a tough contest on their hands. They will also be pushing for a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals, but are going to have a lot of hard work to do.

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France’s lineup for their World Cup game against Morocco

France XI (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK); Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué; Kylian Mbappe (C)

Substitutes: Robin Risser (GK), Brice Samba (GK), Theo Hernández, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, N’Golo Kanté, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaire-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Rayan Cherki, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola

Thoughts on the lineup

Kylian Mbappe is all set to captain the France national football team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 once again. On the attacking front, he will be accompanied by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue on the flanks.

Michael Olise will once again occupy the attacking midfield position and will be crucial in the final third. Manu Kone and Adrien Rabiot are going to be the defensive midfielders.

Forming a strong backline will be Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba and Lucas Digne. They haven’t conceded a goal in the knockout stage this year and will play an important role for Les Bleus. Mike Maignan will be between the sticks yet again.

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