Morocco's Round of 32: Opponent, Date, Kickoff & How to Watch (June 29)
When and where do Morocco play in the Round of 32?
Morocco's last-32 fixture is locked for Monday June 29, 2026, with kickoff at 9:00 PM ET. The match is being played at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, one of the World Cup 2026 venues south of the border. Because the tournament spans three countries and four time zones, double-check your local listing: 9:00 PM ET is 6:00 PM PT in the US, 2:00 AM in the UK (Tuesday June 30), and 3:00 AM in Morocco (also Tuesday).
Morocco qualified by finishing as Group C runners-up behind group winners Brazil, after their 4-2 comeback win over Haiti on June 24. As the Group C runner-up, Morocco are slotted against the Group F winner in this half of the bracket. That fixed pairing was set by the bracket structure the moment Morocco's final position was confirmed.
Who is Morocco's opponent?
Morocco face the winner of Group F. Group F contains the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, with the Dutch sitting top heading into the final group matches on June 25. If the Netherlands hold first place, Morocco get a heavyweight European opponent and a symbolic rematch of the 1994 World Cup meeting between the two nations.
Until the Group F table is officially final, treat the opponent as 'the Group F winner.' Japan are the main challengers to top spot, so a Netherlands-or-Japan outcome is the realistic range. Whoever finishes first travels to Monterrey to meet the Atlas Lions on June 29 — the runner-up of Group F goes into a different last-32 tie.
How to watch Morocco vs the Group F winner
In the United States, World Cup 2026 knockout matches air in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming via the Fox One app, Peacock (for Telemundo), and live-TV services like YouTube TV, Fubo and DirecTV that offer free trials. FOX is a free over-the-air network, so a simple digital antenna can pull the broadcast at no cost where FOX carries the game.
In the United Kingdom, every World Cup 2026 match is free-to-air, split between BBC and ITV, and streamed for free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In Morocco and the wider MENA region, beIN Sports and the national broadcaster SNRT typically carry the Atlas Lions. Confirm the exact channel on matchday, as broadcasters split fixtures between their networks.
What does the winner play for?
The winner of Morocco vs the Group F winner advances to the Round of 16 in early July, keeping alive Morocco's bid to match or beat their historic semi-final run at Qatar 2022. A defeat ends the campaign at the last-32 stage, the new opening knockout round introduced for the 48-team format.
For Morocco specifically, reaching the last 16 would be a strong return under new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who took over after Walid Regragui stepped down in March 2026. The squad has shown real depth from the bench, so even a tight, low-scoring tie suits a team that closed out the Haiti game with two late substitute goals.
Frequently asked
What date and time is Morocco's Round of 32 match?
Monday June 29, 2026, kickoff 9:00 PM ET at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. That is roughly 2:00 AM in the UK and 3:00 AM in Morocco on Tuesday June 30.
Who do Morocco play in the Round of 32?
The winner of Group F. The Netherlands are favourites to top the group, with Japan the main rivals for first place. The exact opponent is confirmed once Group F's final standings are official.
How can I watch the match for free?
In the UK it is free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX. In the US, FOX is free over-the-air with an antenna where it carries the game; otherwise use streaming free trials. In Morocco, check SNRT and beIN Sports.