The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes a brief pause on Wednesday, July 8, with no matches scheduled between the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals. While fans may be surprised to see an empty schedule during the tournament, the break is intentional and gives the remaining teams valuable time to recover, travel, and prepare for…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals Schedule: Dates, Matchups, Times and Road to the Semifinals
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…
Where to Watch Argentina vs Switzerland: TV Channel and Live Stream for 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland is set for Saturday, July 11, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET from Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans in the United States will have multiple ways to watch one of the tournament’s biggest knockout matches, with coverage available across FOX’s television networks…
Which Players Could Be Suspended for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals Due to Yellow Card Accumulation?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals get underway, several of the tournament’s biggest stars are walking a disciplinary tightrope. A yellow card in the quarterfinals could rule them out of the semifinals if their nation advances. Under FIFA’s disciplinary rules, yellow card accumulation remains in effect through the quarterfinals before being reset ahead of…
Quarterfinals set after Switzerland outlasts Colombia in penalty shootouts
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties Tuesday to book the last remaining quarterfinal berth at this 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Swi…
Can VAR Officials Be From the Same Country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
As FIFA continues to announce officiating crews for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many fans have noticed that some referee teams consist entirely of officials from the same country. That has also raised another question: Can the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officials also be from the same country? The answer is yes. FIFA regulations allow…
Can All Match Officials Be From the Same Country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The appointment of an all-Argentine officiating crew for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco has prompted many fans to ask: Can all match officials be from the same country? The answer is yes. FIFA regulations allow the referee team to come from the same nation, provided none of the officials are…
Who Is the Referee for France vs Morocco Today? FIFA Confirms Match Officials for 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal
The officiating crew has been confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco, scheduled for July 9 at 4:00 p.m. EDT at Boston Stadium. Argentine referee Facundo Tello will take charge of the highly anticipated knockout match, with an all-Argentine officiating team supporting him on the field. France vs Morocco Match…
Messi, Argentina score 3 late goals to beat Egypt in FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi provided a goal and an assist in a four-minute span in the second half, and Enzo Fernandez scored the game-winner in the 92nd m…
Who Replaced Mexico’s Manager After World Cup Elimination?
Mexico’s 2026 FIFA World Cup run ended with a dramatic 3-2 loss to England in the Round of 16, and the defeat also marked the end of Javier Aguirre’s third stint as manager of El Tri. The Mexican national team’s new manager is Rafael “Rafa” Márquez, the former Mexico captain and Barcelona legend. Márquez had…