After the first day off, the World Cup resumes action today with a quarterfinal between France and Morocco.
Where to watch
Some of the big public spots have already been dismantled with no more games in Seattle, so here’s an update on which spots are still showing games:
- Brick Park: The Pioneer Square spot will remain operational throughout the tournament and show all the games, which includes a beer garden.
- Seattle Center Armory: Although the Mural Amphitheater is no longer showing games, the indoor option is still available through the final.
- Pacific Place: Although "Seattle Soccer House" is being dismantled, the games are still being shown at Pacific Place through the final.
- Westlake Park: The outdoor viewing area is scheduled to remain operational through the final.
- Victory Hall: The facility across the street from T-Mobile Park will keep showing games through the final.
- KEXP Gathering Space: The indoor option is scheduled to be available through the final.
- Hing Hay Park: The International District will be showing Friday's game and may show future games as well, but won’t have today's game.
Today's games
France vs. Morocco
Time: 1 PM (Pacific)
Where: Foxborough Mass., Gillette Stadium
TV: Fox, Telemundo
Online: Fox One, Peacock
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What’s interesting today?
- France has been the tournament's most dominant team so far, outscoring their five opponents 14–2. Kylian Mbappe has been their top scorer (7) and is one behind Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead, but they are getting contributions all over the roster.
- Fresh off becoming the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup semifinals in 2022, they are now one step away from doing it in consecutive tournaments.
- Morocco is coming off a 3–0 win over co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16.
