2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Schedule, Matchups, and Path to the Final
The tournament began with forty-eight teams competing for the title. Now, only eight remain as the quarterfinal matchups have been finalized after an intense knockout stage full of dramatic moments, penalty shootouts, and surprising results. From this point forward, just three victories stand between these teams and the coveted World Cup trophy.
Quarterfinal Schedule and Venues
- Thursday, July 9: France vs. Morocco, 4 p.m. ET – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Friday, July 10: Spain vs. Belgium, 3 p.m. ET – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Saturday, July 11: Norway vs. England, 5 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Saturday, July 11: Argentina vs. Switzerland, 9 p.m. ET – Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Semifinals and Beyond
- Tuesday, July 14: Winner of France/Morocco vs. Spain/Belgium, 3 p.m. ET – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Wednesday, July 15: Winner of Norway/England vs. Argentina/Switzerland, 3 p.m. ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Saturday, July 18: Third-place match between semifinal losers, 5 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Sunday, July 19: Final match between semifinal winners, 3 p.m. ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Round of 16 Recap
The Round of 16 produced some thrilling results:
- Morocco defeated Canada 3-0
- France edged Paraguay 1-0
- Norway upset Brazil 2-1
- England beat Mexico 3-2
- Spain narrowly won 1-0 over Portugal
- Belgium overwhelmed USA 4-1
- Argentina triumphed 3-2 against Egypt
- Switzerland advanced on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Colombia
Path Through the Group Stage
Here's how the groups finished, highlighting qualifiers and eliminations:
Mexico topped the group with a perfect record and will face Ecuador next. South Africa also advanced, while South Korea and Czechia were eliminated.
Switzerland led Group B, followed by Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina, all progressing to the knockouts. Qatar did not advance.
Other Group Highlights
Brazil and Morocco advanced from Group C, with Brazil topping the group. The United States, Australia, and Paraguay moved on from Group D. Germany, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador progressed from Group E, while the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden qualified from Group F.
Belgium and Egypt advanced from Group G. Spain and Cape Verde qualified from Group H. France, Norway, and Senegal moved on from Group I. Argentina, Austria, and Algeria emerged from Group J. Colombia, Portugal, and Congo DR advanced from Group K. England, Croatia, and Ghana secured spots from Group L.
Looking Ahead
These quarterfinal matchups promise intense battles as every team chases the ultimate prize. Fans can expect high stakes, skillful play, and unforgettable moments during the next week of the tournament.
