2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions: Experts' Picks for Every Match

The 2026 World Cup has narrowed down to the last eight teams, ready to compete for a spot in the semifinals. The quarterfinals kick off on Thursday, July 9, featuring some thrilling matchups.

Match Schedule and Predictions

First up, France faces Morocco on July 9 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This game pits the 2022 runner-up against the team that finished fourth in that tournament.

On July 10, Spain takes on Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Then, July 11 brings two matches: England versus Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, followed by Argentina against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

The winners from these games will move on to the semifinals, scheduled for July 14 and 15. The championship final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Expert Picks for Each Quarterfinal Game

Folarin Balogun of the United States made a big impact during the group stage, scoring his team's third goal in the match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12. Teammate Giovanni Reyna also contributed significantly, netting the fourth goal in that same game, which the US won convincingly.

These performances helped the US advance into the knockout rounds, adding excitement to the tournament as it moves into the quarterfinal phase.