France vs Morocco Women's World Cup 2023 Football Prediction: An upset is unlikely.

The 2023 Women's World Cup has determined the final two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals after this afternoon's matches (August 8th). Of the four teams yet to play in the round of 16, three were surprise contenders in the group stage. However, another upset is unlikely as Morocco will face France.

This is the most lopsided matchup of the 2023 Women's World Cup so far. France is ranked 5th in the world , while their opponent is outside the top 70. Morocco has the lowest FIFA ranking among the 32 teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Reaching the round of 16 was an unexpected success for Morocco in their first appearance at the tournament. Perhaps no one thought this African team could get past the group stage after losing to Germany 0-6 in their opening match – the biggest margin of victory in the first round of matches.

Despite being their first time participating in the tournament, the Moroccan women's team did not lose confidence after that crushing defeat. They played impressively in the next two matches against higher-ranked opponents, South Korea and Colombia. Their fast and skillful forwards were a formidable weapon in counter-attacking situations.

However, the challenge for the African team in today's match is much tougher. Morocco's 0-6 defeat to Germany shows that a gap of nearly 70 places in the FIFA rankings is difficult to bridge with just one match. The French team's level is not inferior to Germany's, and their performance at the 2023 Women's World Cup is even better than that of the world's second-ranked team.

Compared to the "dark horse" teams of the 2023 Women's World Cup such as Nigeria, South Africa, or Jamaica, Morocco's defense has more weaknesses. The African team will have to rely heavily on the talent of veteran goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi, but they must be prepared for a heavy defeat.