The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarterfinal stage, with eight nations remaining in the race to lift football’s biggest trophy. Following an action-packed Round of 16, the tournament now features four blockbuster matchups that will determine the semifinalists.
The quarterfinals will be played from Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11, with powerhouse nations such as Argentina, France, Spain, Belgium, England and Morocco still in contention alongside Norway and Switzerland.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the World Cup quarterfinals (all times Eastern Time):
Thursday, July 9
France vs. Morocco
- Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Friday, July 10
Spain vs. Belgium
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, July 11
Norway vs. England
- Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Argentina vs. Switzerland
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Each match is a single-elimination contest, with the winners advancing to the semifinals.
Semifinal Bracket
The winners of the quarterfinals will advance as follows:
- France vs. Morocco winner vs. Spain vs. Belgium winner
- Tuesday, July 14
- 3:00 p.m. ET
- Norway vs. England winner vs. Argentina vs. Switzerland winner
- Wednesday, July 15
- 3:00 p.m. ET
The semifinal winners will move on to the FIFA World Cup Final, while the losing teams will compete in the third-place playoff.
World Cup Final Schedule
The final week of the tournament features two matches:
- Third-Place Match
- Saturday, July 18
- 5:00 p.m. ET
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
- Sunday, July 19
- 3:00 p.m. ET
Teams Still Alive in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The eight remaining teams are:
- Argentina
- Belgium
- England
- France
- Morocco
- Norway
- Spain
- Switzerland
Each nation is now just three victories away from becoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion.
What to Expect
The quarterfinals feature several intriguing storylines, including European heavyweights Spain and Belgium squaring off, France looking to continue its title pursuit against Morocco, and defending champion Argentina aiming to keep its World Cup hopes alive against Switzerland. Meanwhile, Norway will attempt to continue its impressive tournament run against England in what promises to be one of the most competitive matches of the round.
With every match carrying knockout stakes, fans can expect high-intensity football as the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final enters its decisive stage.