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2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: Schedule, Matchups, and Paths to the Final

The 2026 FIFA World Cup started with 48 teams, but now only eight remain. The quarterfinals are lined up after a knockout stage filled with intense moments, penalty shootouts, and surprising outcomes. From this point forward, just three victories stand between these teams and the World Cup trophy.

Quarterfinal Schedule and Matchups

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

Semifinals Schedule

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

Third-place and Final Matches

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

Round of 16 Recap

Here are the key results from the Round of 16:

  • Morocco defeated Canada 3-0
  • France edged Paraguay 1-0
  • Norway upset Brazil 2-1
  • England beat Mexico 3-2
  • Spain won against Portugal 1-0
  • Belgium crushed USA 4-1
  • Argentina overcame Egypt 3-2
  • Switzerland triumphed over Colombia on penalties (4-3) after a 0-0 draw

Group Stage Summary

The group stage had plenty of action and surprises. Here’s a quick rundown of how groups ended and who advanced.

Highlights from Group Stages and Knockout Matchups

Mexico topped Group A with nine points, setting up a Round of 32 clash against Ecuador in Mexico City. South Africa advanced second and will face Canada in Los Angeles.

Switzerland led Group B and met Algeria next, while Canada faced South Africa. Bosnia and Herzegovina also qualified as one of the best third-place teams to meet USA.

Brazil secured first in Group C, facing Japan; Morocco, second in the group, met the Netherlands.

USA topped Group D and went on to face Bosnia and Herzegovina. Australia, second, took on Egypt. Paraguay advanced as well, facing Germany.

Germany led Group E, matched with Paraguay. Ivory Coast faced Norway, while Ecuador moved on as a third-place team to play Mexico.

The Netherlands dominated Group F and faced Morocco, with Japan and Sweden also advancing.

Belgium and Egypt advanced from Group G, with Belgium playing Senegal and Egypt meeting Australia.

Spain topped Group H and faced Austria. Cape Verde, second, went against Argentina.

France, Norway, and Senegal advanced from Group I, setting up matches against Sweden, Ivory Coast, and Belgium respectively.

Argentina won Group J and played Cape Verde, with Austria and Algeria also progressing.

Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo moved forward from Group K, while England, Croatia, and Ghana advanced from Group L.

Each of these matches has brought us closer to the final showdown, showcasing skill, resilience, and unexpected twists at every turn.

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