No World Cup Matches Today: The Reason Behind the Break

No World Cup Matches Scheduled Today

If you searched for FIFA World Cup games today and came up empty, it’s because no matches are set. The tournament pauses briefly here. This break follows the Round of 16, allowing teams some rest and helping organizers prepare for the quarter-finals.

Round of 16 Ends With Drama

The last two spots for the quarter-finals were decided on Tuesday with thrilling finishes:

• Argentina 3, Egypt 2: Argentina moved forward thanks to goals from Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernández. Egypt fought back with strikes by Yasser Ibrahim and Ziko but ultimately exited amid controversy over refereeing decisions.
• Switzerland 0, Colombia 0 (Switzerland wins on penalties): After no goals in regular or extra time, Switzerland triumphed in the shootout.

Upcoming Quarter-final Matches

The action resumes on Thursday, July 9, with France facing Morocco at 5:00 PM. The rest of the schedule includes:

• Friday, July 10, 4:00 PM: Spain vs. Belgium
• Saturday, July 11, 6:00 PM: Norway vs. England
• Saturday, July 11, 10:00 PM: Argentina vs. Switzerland

Path to the Final

The semi-final pairings are already laid out. The winner of France vs. Morocco will meet the victor of Spain vs. Belgium. On the opposite side, the survivor of Norway vs. England will play against whoever wins between Argentina and Switzerland.