The final match of the World Cup Round of 16 will see Group F winners France go up against the surprise runners up of Group H Morocco in Adelaide.
France overcame a slow start when they drew 0-0 with Jamaica to claim a valuable 2-1 win over Brazil, before recovering from an early wonder goal by Panama's Marta Cox to defeat the newcomers 6-3 to secure top spot.
You would have been a brave person to predict Morocco's progression to the knockout rounds after their opening match at the World Cup, where they were humbled 6-0 by Germany.
But the first ever Arab side to compete at the Women's World Cup didn't let the game define them, as they roared back to life to defeat South Korea 1-0, before a first-half stoppage-time goal in their match over Colombia saw them win 1-0 and shockingly eliminate Germany.
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Where to watch France vs Morocco
The France vs Morocco World Cup match will be available to watch live around the world, with both TV and live stream options available.
Fans in select regions of the world can stream the Women's World Cup live on FIFA+, including in Japan, Brazil, Indonesia and Thailand.
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Sports 1, Telemundo (Spanish) | Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (Spanish) |
| UK | BBC One, RTE 2 | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, RTE Player |
| Australia | Optus Sport, 7mate | Optus Sport, 7Plus, Foxtel Now |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN 4, TSN 5, RDS | TSN+, RDS app, |
| India | — | FanCode |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1 NZ | Sky Sport NOW, SKY Go NZ |
| Singapore | FIFA WWC CH01 | meWATCH |
| Hong Kong | Now Sports Prime | Now Player |
| Malaysia | — | FIFA+ |
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What time is France vs Morocco?
France's Round of 16 match against Morocco will begin at 8:30 p.m. local time at Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide.
- Date: Tuesday, August 8
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ACST (7:00 a.m. ET)
Here are the kick off times in select regions around the world:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tue, August 8 | 7:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Tue, August 8 | 7:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Tue, August 8 | 12:00 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Tue, August 8 | 9:00 p.m. AEST |
| India | Tue, August 8 | 4:30 p.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Tue, August 8 | 7:00 p.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Tue, August 8 | 7:00 p.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Tue, August 8 | 7:00 p.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Tue, August 8 | 11:00 p.m. NZT |
France vs Morocco lineups, team news
France's preparation into the lead up of the tournament were disrupted by a change in manager and injuries to key players, but new coach Herve Renard has done well to steady the ship and get them to the top of a difficult group.
He has opted for different formation in each match, using a 4-4-2 against Jamaica, a 4-3-3 against Brazil and switching to a 4-4-1-1 against Panama.
Star striker Eugenie Le Sommer started the opening two matches, scoring against Brazil, but was rested for the final game against Panama, with Kadidatou Diani shifting to the number nine spot and scoring a hat trick.
Renard has rotated more than most during the group stages, opting for three different centre-back combinations, two of which featured captain Wendie Renard; she will return to the lineup and most likely be accompanied by Estelle Cacasrino.
- France projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Peyraud-Magnin (GK): — Perriset, Cascarino, Renard, Karchaoui — Geyoro, Toletti, Le Garrec — Diani, Le Sommer, Bacha
Morocco have stayed true with a solid 4-4-2 formation throughout the tournament, which has seen them keep two clean sheets in the aftermath of their heavy first up defeat to Germany.
Nouhaila Benzina's debut against South Korea was a notable moment in World Cup history, as it marked the first time a player had played in the tournament wearing a hijab, and her performances were impressive enough to keep her in the side for the clash over Colombia.
The experienced Ibtissam Jraidi will start up front, and will be given the crucial task of converting any opportunities that will fall Morocco's way, as they will spend much of this match defending and trying to halt a Les Bleues onslaught.
- Morocco projected starting lineup (4-4-2): Er-Rmichi (GK): — Haj, Chad, Benzina, Redouani — Ouzraoui, Nakkach, Chebbak, Tagnaout — Lahmari, Jraidi
France vs Morocco betting odds
| France win (90 mins) | Draw (90 mins) | Morocco win (90 mins) | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 3.5 goals | France advance | Morocco advance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | -650 | +675 | +1500 | +130 / -188 | +115 / -159 | — | — |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | -714 | +580 | +1300 | +117 / -185 | +111 / -154 | -2000 | +680 |
| Top betting sites (UK) | 1/8 | 13/2 | 16/1 | 11/8, 8/15 | 6/5, 8/13 | — | — |
| Unibet (Australia) | 1.13 | 9.00 | 16.00 | 2.45 / 1.53 | 2.14 / 1.67 | 1.02 | 12.00 |
| Dafabet (India) | 1.12 | 6.90 | 13.00 | 2.39 / 1.51 | 2.15 / 1.62 | 1.05 | 7.50 |
Odds updated as on August 7
