The Yvelines fan zones are getting back into gear for France-Morocco, the quarterfinal of the World Cup 2026 to be played this Thursday, July 9, 2026, and we’ve scanned the 78 department to see who’s turning their giant screen back on. The Blues’ journey continues, five wins from five so far, and Yvelines supporters are more than ever in the game. Several towns confirm a free giant screen tonight, here’s our full briefing before heading to the stadium or the esplanade.
Heads up: fan zones won’t be showing every match in the tournament. Some towns open them on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on scheduling and permissions. Before you head out, we strongly advise you to check with your town hall or its social channels to be sure the broadcast is confirmed for this Thursday evening.
The poster inevitably echoes the 2022 World Cup semi-final, a 2-0 victory by the France over Maroc in Qatar. Four years on, the France and the Maroc meet again, this time vying for a place in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Didier Deschamps's men head into the knockout stage after a close 1-0 win over Paraguay, sealed by a Kylian Mbappé penalty. Opponents the Atlas Lions arrive in strong form, having ousted the Netherlands on penalties and then defeated Canada 3-0. The kickoff is at 22:00 French time from Gillette Stadium in Boston. To review the Blues' journey, our full France team calendar sums it all up, and the official tournament schedule can be found on the FIFA site.
Good news for this quarter-final: two municipalities in the department confirm their plans, with capacities raised. Here’s the update, fan zone by fan zone:
For municipalities that have not confirmed, there is no guarantee of an opening this Thursday evening. Once again, the prudent move is to contact your town hall directly before you head out.
A point not to miss tonight: the match takes place under an orange heatwave alert, in effect across all of Île-de-France according to Météo-France this Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9, 2026. With large outdoor screens, plan to bring water, a cap, and a spray bottle, seek shade as soon as possible, and keep an eye on children and vulnerable people. The celebration, yes, but stay as cool as possible.
If they win this Thursday, the road ahead promises to be scorching, both on the calendar and at the thermometer. According to the official schedule, the semi-final would take place starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, followed by a potential final on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Several Yvelines municipalities are already preparing giant screens for these dates, but once again, it’s best to check with the town halls. As a reminder, in 2018, the year of the Russia title, around 33,700 people gathered in front of seven departmental fan zones, including 10,000 in Versailles on the Place du Marché Notre-Dame. Needless to say, the 78 knows how to make its public squares come alive.
These fan zones are for anyone wanting to experience France vs. Morocco as a group—with family or friends—without spending a euro and in a charged, electric atmosphere. Our tip: arrive early, as the 2,000 seats in Carrières-sous-Poissy and in Mantes-la-Jolie are likely to sell out quickly for a match of this caliber. And if you’d rather be in the capital, check out our pick of late-night terraces and pedestrian zones in Paris, as well as our guide to giant-screen fan zones across Paris and Île-de-France.
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