France vs. Morocco squad comparison: Market values, most expensive players

France and Morocco are set to face off in the first of the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, in what is a repeat of the World Cup semi-final in 2022.

France came out on top and then faced Argentina in the final, which they lost on penalties after holding them to a 3-3 draw after extra-time.

Despite losing the semi-final, Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the last four of a World Cup, and they are the last African team standing again this time around in the quarter-final.

It is an intriguing match-up, but how do their squads compare? We have outlined France and Morocco's squad values below, including their most and least valuable players.

France vs. Morocco squad comparison

*all values from Transfermarkt

France's total squad value is €1.52bn (£1.30bn), which makes them not only the most valuable squad in World Cup 2026, but in the tournament's history.

In contrast, Morocco's total squad value is €447.70m (£383.41m), over three times less valuable than France's, and ranks them in 14th in terms of all World Cup 2026 teams.

France vs. Morocco most valuable players

France's three most valuable players are Kylian Mbappe (€180.00m/£154.20m), Michael Olise (€150.00m/£128.50m) and Desire Doue (€120.00m/£102.80m).

Mbappe has contributed seven goals and two assists at the World Cup so far, while Olise boasts five assists and Doue one goal.

Morocco's three most valuable players are Achraf Hakimi (€80.00m/£68.51m), Ayyoub Bouaddi (€50.00m/£42.82m) and Ismael Saibari (€40.00m/£34.26m).

Hakimi has contributed a goal and two assists and Saibari three goals, while Bouaddi's performances have been attracting interest in the transfer window.

France vs. Morocco least valuable players

France's three least valuable players are N’Golo Kante (€4.00m/£3.50m), Lucas Digne (€6.00m/£5.10m) and Brice Samba (€7.00m/£6.00m).

Digne is the only player of the three to have started games at the World Cup, although he has faced competition from Theo Hernandez at left-back.

Morocco's three least valuable players are Marwane Saadane (€400k/£343k), Munir El Kajoui (€600k/£514k) and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (€1.00m/£860k).

Saadane has made just one substitute appearance at the World Cup so far, while El Kajoui and Tagnaouti are back-up goalkeepers to Yassine Bounou.

France vs. Morocco transfer records

Not only is Mbappe France's most valuable player, but he is also Les Bleus' most expensive player and the second-most expensive transfer of all-time.

The now Real Madrid star joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2018/19 for €180.00m (£154.20m).

Morocco's most expensive player also joined PSG but in 2021/22 for €68.00m (£58.24m).

That was Hakimi, who is also the most valuable player in the Atlas Lions' World Cup 2026 squad.