The stage is set for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with eight nations still in the hunt for football’s biggest prize after an exciting Round of 16.
The knockout stage resumes on Thursday, July 9, with France taking on Morocco in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2022 World Cup semi-final.
France emerged 2-0 winners in that encounter on their way to the final, but Morocco will be hoping to reverse that result and continue their impressive campaign.
Another all-European showdown follows on Friday, July 10, as Spain face Belgium in what is expected to be one of the most competitive matches of the quarter-finals.
Both teams have produced strong performances throughout the tournament and will be aiming to book a place in the last four.
On Saturday, July 11, Norway will meet England in a clash between two sides that have impressed during the knockout rounds.
England are chasing another World Cup title, while Norway is looking to continue their remarkable run in the competition after defeating Brazil in the Round of 16.
The final quarter-final takes place on Sunday, July 12, when defending champions Argentina face Switzerland.
Argentina will be aiming to keep their title defence alive, while Switzerland hopes to cause an upset and secure a historic place in the semi-finals.
With only four matches remaining before the semi-finals, every game is expected to be fiercely contested as the remaining teams battle for a place in the final.
2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final fixtures (GMT)
Thursday, July 9: France vs Morocco – 20:00
Friday, July 10: Spain vs Belgium – 19:00
Saturday, July 11: Norway vs England – 21:00
Sunday, July 12: Argentina vs Switzerland – 01:00
The winners of the four quarter-final matches will advance to the semi-finals, moving one step closer to lifting the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.
