2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Complete Schedule and Matchups

2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals Set

The journey began with 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and now just eight remain. The knockout rounds brought intense moments, with penalty shootouts, surprising upsets, and last-minute drama deciding who moves forward. Only three victories stand between these teams and the coveted World Cup trophy.

Quarterfinal Matchups and Schedule

• Thursday, July 9: France vs. Morocco, 4 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
• Friday, July 10: Spain vs. Belgium, 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
• Saturday, July 11: Norway vs. England, 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Saturday, July 11: Argentina vs. Switzerland, 9 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Semifinals

• Tuesday, July 14: Winner of France/Morocco vs. Winner of Spain/Belgium, 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• Wednesday, July 15: Winner of Norway/England vs. Winner of Argentina/Switzerland, 3 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Final Stages

• Saturday, July 18: Third-place match (semifinal losers), 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Sunday, July 19: World Cup Final (semifinal winners), 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Round of 32 Highlights and Next Matches

Some key results and upcoming fixtures from the Round of 32:

• June 28: Canada edged South Africa 1-0; next against Morocco on July 4 in Houston.
• June 29: Brazil narrowly defeated Japan 2-1; faces Norway July 5 in New Jersey.
• June 29: Paraguay knocked out Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw; meets France July 4 in Philadelphia.
• June 29: Morocco advanced past the Netherlands on penalties; next plays Canada July 4 in Houston.
• June 30: Ivory Coast lost 2-1 to Norway; faces Norway July 5 in New Jersey.
• June 30: France dominated Sweden 3-0; next challenge is Paraguay July 4 in Philadelphia.
• July 1: England beat Congo DR 2-1; will meet Mexico July 5 in Mexico City.
• July 1: Belgium narrowly won 3-2 over Senegal; faces USA July 6 in Seattle.
• July 2: Spain secured a 3-0 win over Austria; next match against Portugal July 6 in Arlington, Texas.
• July 3: Egypt advanced over Australia on penalties; faces Argentina July 7 in Atlanta.
• July 3: Argentina survived Cape Verde 3-2; next opponent is Egypt July 7 in Atlanta.

Group Stage Final Standings Overview

The group phase concluded with several teams moving forward and others exiting:

Mexico topped Group A with a flawless record, while groups like B and D saw three teams advance due to the best third-place spots rule. Some traditional powers like Germany and Brazil advanced comfortably, but surprises also peppered the tournament.

The quarterfinal stage promises thrilling contests as the remaining squads chase glory in venues across the United States. We think the atmosphere will be electric at each stadium, with fans eagerly watching the road to the final unfold.