As the stage is set for the quarterfinals of the **2026 FIFA World Cup™**, Mexican fans are in for a thrilling spectacle as they prepare for one of the tournament's most electrifying clashes. This **Thursday, July 9th at 14:00 hours** (Central Mexico Time), **TV Azteca** will broadcast the epic face-off between **France** and **Morocco** live and free of charge. This encounter is anticipated to captivate audiences globally, reigniting memories of the semifinal showdown from four years ago.
France: The European Giant Eyes a Historic Third Consecutive Semifinal
The French team, known as **Les Bleus**, has advanced to this stage after overcoming a physically demanding match, securing a narrow 1-0 victory against **Paraguay** in the round of 16. While their star-studded attack made the previous phase look effortless, the French squad has proven their ability to endure in high-pressure knockout scenarios. Under the guidance of **Didier Deschamps**, who is on the verge of making history by matching the record of directing 25 matches in World Cup knockout stages, France boasts an impressive 12-match unbeaten streak (with 11 wins and 1 draw) and has achieved seven consecutive victories. Should they manage to secure an eighth win in a row, a feat not accomplished since 2004, **France** would become only the third team in football history to reach three consecutive World Cup semifinals. However, the path to victory is fraught with challenges, as three of France's six defeats in the tournament this century have come at the hands of African rivals.
Morocco: Seeking Historic Revenge and Another African Milestone
On the other side of the pitch, the relentless **Atlas Lions** of Morocco are stepping up, fresh off a commanding 3-0 victory against co-host Canada, achieved with just four shots on target during the round of 16. Morocco takes pride in being the sole African team to remain unbeaten in their first five matches of a single **FIFA World Cup™**. With a solid streak of ten matches without defeat (comprising 7 wins and 3 draws) since the African Cup of Nations final, **Morocco** enters the field with a thirst for revenge following their defeat to France in their sixth match of **Qatar 2022**. If they pull off an upset, they would reach the semifinals for the second time in their history. Prepare your screens, as this thrilling match will be narrated by the best commentators through **TV Azteca on Azteca 7, our website, and the Azteca Deportes APP!**
As reported by tvazteca.com.
